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Rocky Lane, Haywards Heath Phases 2 and 3 Archaeological Evaluation |
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Archaeology South East unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Archaeology South-East was commissioned by CgMs Consulting to undertake an archaeological evaluation on land to the south of Rocky Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex (Phases 2 and 3). A total of 74 trenches were mechanically excavated to the top of the natural geology. Undisturbed topsoil and subsoil horizons were recorded in 68 of the 74 trenches. Limited disturbance from land drains was identified in 11 trenches whilst localised truncation of deposits in the south-east of the site from quarry pits was evident. 54 of the 74 trenches investigated were devoid of archaeological features. 27 archaeological features, across 20 trenches, were identified within the site area, comprising of 12 linear ditches, one curvilinear ditch, six possible ditch terminals or partially exposed pits, two isolated postholes, two possible pits, one tree bole, one very large ditch or partially exposed pit and two possible quarry pits. Two possible ditch terminals or partially exposed pits, one ditch, and one very large ditch or pit was dated as late Iron Age/ early Roman. One ditch was securely dated as modern. All other features remained undated. However, all archaeological features were sealed by subsoil, other than a pit or tree bole in Trench 74 where no subsoil was present, a modern ditch encountered in both Trenches 70 and 72 and two quarry pits in the south-east corner of the site. An assemblage of struck flint of Mesolithic / early Neolithic date was collected, however, none was considered to be in situ. It would however, suggest an early prehistoric presence at the site with possible knapping activity and tool using activities. The presence of numerous chips in one feature towards the north-west of the site was considered interesting as it is possible that the feature disturbed an in-situ scatter of microdébitage. |
Author: |
Hayley Nicholls
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Publisher: |
Archaeology South-East
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
West Sussex SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2014
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Rocky Lane |
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West Sussex |
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Mid Sussex |
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ANSTY AND STAPLEFIELD |
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England |
Grid Reference: 532739, 122241 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol6-186321 |
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ASE Report No: 2014243 |
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grey lit bound rep
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |