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Archaeological Geophysical Survey on land proposed for Orchardway Wind Farm (Phase 2) at Hill Farm, Haversham, Milton Keynes, March-April 2011 |
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Northamptonshire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Northamptonshire Archaeology was commissioned by Entec UK Limited on behalf of RWE Npower Renewables, to carry out an archaeological geophysical survey on land proposed for the construction of a wind farm at Hill Farm, Haversham. As a first phase, six hectare blocks of magnetometer survey over proposed turbine locations, revealed two areas of possible archaeological significance. Three likely industrial features, possibly lime kilns, were identified within a sub-rectangular enclosure which also contained a group of pits within one corner (Area 1). A possible trackway connected to the enclosure on two sides. Ridge and furrow cultivation respected the major features, perhaps suggesting a medieval or early post-medieval date for them. Two pit groups and two likely ditches were located in the eastern-most area (Control Building). If they reflect the surface material, it is likely that the features could be of Romano-British date linked to the known habitation around Hill Farm to the south. Phase 2 of survey, over proposed access roads and relocated turbines, identified a ring ditch and two sub-rectangular enclosures were to the east of Area 1 (Area 6), and ditches and a D-shaped enclosure to the north (Area 5). Possible ditches, a trench and several pits were located in Area 3. A post-medieval field boundary was also identified in Area 2 to the south. |
Author: |
Adrian Butler
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Publisher: |
Northamptonshire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Milton Keynes SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2011
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Hill Farm |
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Buckinghamshire |
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Milton Keynes |
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HAVERSHAM CUM LITTLE LINFORD |
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England |
Grid Reference: 483002, 244192 (Easting, Northing)
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northamp3-158844 |
OBIB: |
11/92 |
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A4, blue spine, heat bound, clear covers
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |