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An Archaeological Evaluation of Land off Jacobean Lane, Knowle, Solihull |
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Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken of land adjacent to Grove Farm situated off Jacobean Lane, Knowle, Solihull (NGR SP 17870 78240). This was requested by Cathy Patrick of CgMs Consulting on behalf of Grand Union Marine and Leisure Ltd (the Client) who intend to apply for planning permission to construct a mooring facility. The evaluation was required by Warwickshire County Council following an archaeological desk-based assessment and aerial photographic analysis that had identified a potential for the survival of archaeological features on the site of prehistoric and medieval date. Twenty one trenches of fifty metres in length were excavated, representing a four per cent sample of the proposed development area. No archaeological deposits or features were identified. Two pieces of 18th century pottery were recovered from the topsoil, along with other sherds of 19th century date, mainly from the vicinity of the adjacent Grand Union Canal. Environmental remains were poorly preserved and of no significance in the interpretation of this site. The lack of artefacts pre-dating the post medieval period would lead to the conclusion that no significant activity, other than pasture-based farming, was occurring here prior to that period. What is indicated is that this farming regime was improved in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries - evidence for which is also mirrored in the developmental history preserved within the standing buildings of Grove Farm. In this context the growing population of nearby towns like Birmingham would have provided a ready, expanding, and profitable market for dairy and meat products, and the story of Grove Farm no doubt mirrors numerous other farms in the locality. Given the paucity of tangible evidence recovered during this evaluation, it is not relevant to relate these results to broader archaeological research frameworks at a local, regional or national level. |
Author: |
S J Litherland
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Publisher: |
Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Warwickshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2008
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Land off Jacobean Lane, Knowle |
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West Midlands |
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Solihull |
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SOLIHULL |
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England |
Grid Reference: 417870, 278240 (Easting, Northing)
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fieldsec1-134213 |
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report 1592 |
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25 Sep 2017 |