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Outseats Farm, Alfreton, Derbyshire: Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by GK Heritage Ltd. on behalf of The Wheeldon Group Ltd, to undertake an archaeological evaluation ahead of a planning application for housing at Outseats Farm, Alfreton, Derbyshire (NGR SK 42414 55540; hereafter the 'Site'). Four undated possible archaeological features were present on Site, comprising two pits, a gully and a possible pit or linear feature terminal. These features likely represent low intensity land use of the Site, perhaps relating to post-medieval agricultural activity although any date and purpose is possible. The presence of tree throw holes suggests that the Site was formerly wooded. Trees were likely felled for agricultural exploitation although it is not possible to ascribe a date to this. The absence of significant archaeology suggests that the Site formerly lay at some distance from any settlement. These conclusions support those of a previous phase of evaluation undertaken by Wessex Archaeology in 2012 immediately to the north of this Site. The boundaries of the nearby medieval Carnfield Hall estate are still unknown. The results of this evaluation are consistent with the positive results of the previous geophysical survey which located a number of natural features and ploughing trends. However, the geophysical survey did not locate the few undated archaeological features that were present and therefore should not be relied upon as an indication of the presence or otherwise of archaeology in this instance. |
Author: |
S Pierson
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: |
2017
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Locations: |
Site: |
Land at Outseats Farm |
County: |
Derbyshire |
District: |
Amber Valley |
Parish: |
ALFRETON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 442414, 355540 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
wessexar1-275158 |
OBIB: |
86561.02 |
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A4 laser printed report
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Created Date: |
12 Feb 2018 |