Arnold, G. (2019). An archaeological watching brief at Tewkesbury Nature Reserve, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1076861. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An archaeological watching brief at Tewkesbury Nature Reserve, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was carried out as best practice as requested by the advisor. Previous archaeological work within the nature reserve has identified evidence of prehistoric and Roman activity, as well as evidence of medieval agriculture. In the last phase of investigations, the main find was an iron axe-head, thought to be associated with the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. The axe-head has been identified as a 'type 4b' bearded axe common to the later medieval period. Primarily a utilitarian tool, the example recovered showed some evidence of expediential adaption, possibly for combat. The present works involved monitoring a series of swales and shallow ponds to create a wetland environment and improve the habitat for wildlife diversity. A tractor towing a rotary ditcher created shallow linear scrapes up to 3m wide and 0.50m deep The topsoil, subsoil and natural substrate deposits were observed within all of the observed areas. No archaeological features or deposits were revealed. A collection of metalwork and some Roman pottery was recovered from the topsoil spoil. The Roman pottery is considered to be associated with nearby settlement to the south-east of the site and is consistent with material incorporated into agricultural soils through processes such as manuring. Iron debris is considered to be of later postmedieval and modern date. The lead seal and post-medieval coins are considered to be chance losses. None of the finds from this phase of works are considered likely to relate to the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury.
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Author:		 G Arnold
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Gloucestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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Site: Tewkesbury Nature Reserve, Priors Park
County: Gloucestershire
District: Tewkesbury
Parish: TEWKESBURY
Country: England
Grid Reference: 389900, 232190 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) COIN (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) LEAD SHOT (Find)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-365546
OBIB: report reference 2735
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Created Date:		 30 Apr 2020