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Land at Quarry Hill Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Meath Ltd. to undertake an archaeological evaluation on Land at Quarry Hill Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire (NGR SK 4643 4016). A Planning Application (ERE/0614/0030) has been submitted for a development of up to 350 dwellings with associated infrastructure, alongside a further application (ERE/0614/0031) covering the western part of the site, for a change of use from agricultural land to public open space. Following geophysical survey of the site (Geophyz.biz 2014), a Written Scheme of Investigation (CgMs 2015) was prepared, submitted to and approved by the LPA, in advance of fieldwork commencement. The evaluation produced largely negative results with none of the geophysical anomalies previously identified translating into archaeological features. A short (3m long) undated 'V'-shaped gully was found. The Site is covered in ridge and furrow earthworks, demonstrating that the Site was exploited agriculturally during the medieval or early post-medieval periods. Arable farming in more recent times is unlikely due to the preservation of the ridge and furrow and the absence of finds distributed by manuring. The Site is presently used to pasture horses. The absence of archaeology suggests that the Site lay at some distance from the historic cores of Kirk Hallam and Little Hallam. The lack of historic utilisation of the Site may be related to damp conditions caused by the proximity of the Nut Brook. |
Author: |
Ashley Tuck
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Derbyshire County Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Land at Quarry Hill Road |
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Derbyshire |
District: |
Erewash |
Parish: |
ILKESTON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 446430, 340160 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-207803 |
OBIB: |
108550 |
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A4 comb bound laser printed report
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Created Date: |
12 Feb 2018 |