Title: |
West Hoathly Brickworks, Sharpthorne, West Sussex: Archaeological Watching Brief |
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Cotswold Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
A programme of archaeological recording was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology as part of the latest phase of works associated with the extension of the clay quarry at West Hoathly Brickworks, Sharpthorne, West Sussex. The work formed part of the Phase 2 (Part 7) Extraction and followed on from archaeological work undertaken during the Phase 2 (Parts 1-6) Extraction. Several flint blades and flakes were recovered from the subsoil. Several large minepits were identified, similar to those identified previously on the site and likely have been the result of medieval iron ore extraction. Two hearth pits containing charcoal-rich fills were also present. Although undated, these are likely to form a continuation of the iron processing activities identified during previous recording on the site.Post-medieval/modern remains were also present, and comprised three field boundary/drainage ditches, two of which may have formed either a double ditched field boundary or a trackway. A watching brief was also carried out in 2011 during ground reduction of the area of the Phase 2 (Part 6) area previously stripped and investigated in 2010. No further archaeological remains were encountered. |
Author: |
T Weavill
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Publisher: |
Cotswold Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
West Sussex SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2012
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West Hoathly Brickworks, Sharpthorne |
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West Sussex |
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Mid Sussex |
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WEST HOATHLY |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 537630, 132860 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
cotswold2-289417 |
OBIB: |
12212 |
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Created Date: |
18 Aug 2017 |