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Walcot Lane, Drakes Broughton: Results of an Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation |
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Trent & Peak Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Between the 11th and 12th June 2018, Trent and Peak Archaeology, on behalf of Brett Stevenson and Elan Homes Ltd, were commissioned to undertake a trial trench evaluation on land at Walcot Meadows, Walcot Lane (SO 92946 48419), prior to residential redevelopment. Topsoil and a relatively thin layer of upper subsoil were removed under archaeological supervision using a mechanical excavator with a toothless ditching bucket to achieve and adequate level of visibility of archaeological features. The archaeological mitigation works were requested by the County Archaeologist in his response to a consultation on an outline application for 32 dwellings (planning ref W/14/00273/OU), and comprised the excavation of 3 trenches measuring c.50m x 1.6m. No archaeological finds, features, or deposits were observed during this trial trench investigation. The trial trench evaluation supports the notion that the proposed development area has seen less development than land to the north and west, and maintains a more rural character. The presence of a possible shrunken medieval village within the locality could not be confirmed by this limited excavation, although place-name and ridge and furrow cropmark evidence would suggest the presence of a small village with an agricultural focus may be situated further to the north. |
Author: |
V Owen
C Dahlke
K Bentley
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Publisher: |
Trent & Peak Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Worcestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2018
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Locations: |
Site: |
WALCOT LANE, DRAKES BROUGHTON |
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Worcestershire |
District: |
Wychavon |
Parish: |
DRAKES BROUGHTON AND WADBOROUGH |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 392946, 248419 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
trentpea1-320302 |
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report number: 097/2018 |
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Grey literature, PDF
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Created Date: |
30 Apr 2020 |