Holbrook, H., Steinmetzer, M. F R. and Tuck, A. (2017). Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire: Archaeological Watching Brief. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1047479. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire: Archaeological Watching Brief
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology has been commissioned by NMC Nomenca PLC on behalf of Severn Trent Water to undertake an archaeological watching brief during ground investigation works ahead of the installation of a new pipeline at Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire (NGR SK 71928 17958 to SK 71709 17456). The aims of the watching brief have been met. Two archaeological features were identified, one of which correlates with a former field boundary seen on Ordnance Survey maps (eg on the 1903 map). The other feature likely represents a former hedgerow, and, although strictly not dated, a post-medieval date is also likely for this feature. The archaeological features and artefacts identified during the watching brief were of low significance. The depth of the topsoil and overburden was shown to be generally between 0.4 m and 0.7 m, although in the case of test pit 3, where the ground level had been made up with imported material, the depth of overburden was 1.1 m. It is recommended that any drilling undertaken should be carried out at a minimum depth of 2 m below ground level. A method statement for the works should be submitted to Historic England for approval and any other interventions that cause any ground disturbance should be monitored by a suitably experienced archaeologist.
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Author:		 H Holbrook
Marc F R Steinmetzer ORCID icon
Ashley Tuck ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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Site: Kirby Bellars
County: Leicestershire
District: Melton
Parish: KIRBY BELLARS
Country: England
Grid Reference: 471840, 317700 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-278215
OBIB: 114291.01
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Created Date:		 02 May 2018