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An archaeological watching brief at Sandal Lodge, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire |
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Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Worcestershire Archaeology (WA) in May 2020 at Sandal Lodge, Hanbury Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire (NGR SO 92448 62830). The project was commissioned by Shona Robson-Glyde of Elmwood Heritage (the Client) on behalf of their client, in advance of a proposed barn conversion, replacement of an existing agricultural barn with a new floristry workshop and demolition of an annexe to the existing dwelling. A planning application has been submitted to Wychavon District Council district, which was granted subject to a programme of archaeological works The site is located approximately 2.40km east of the historic core of Droitwich and c 50m south of the known Roman road, The Salt Way, now known as the Hanbury Road (B4090). Archaeological and historical evidence indicates the site was located in the agricultural hinterland of Droitwich during the medieval period. Two foundation trenches, amounting to some 45m² in area, were excavated at the site. Parts of the trenches were located within the footprints of former buildings associated with both the agricultural and domestic character of the site. The trenches were narrow and excavated to a maximum of 1.00m below ground surface. No archaeological features or deposits were encountered in either of the trenches. The natural substrate was observed at between 0.52m-0.68m below ground surface, with some evidence of modern truncation within Trench 2. The truncation appeared to originate from the construction of the former agricultural building and may have obscured any more slight features or deposits. Despite the close proximity to the Roman road, The Salt Way, no features or residual artefacts of Roman origin were encountered. |
Author: |
Jamie Wilkins
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Publisher: |
Worcestershire Archaeology
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Worcestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2020
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Sandal Lodge, Hanbury Road |
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Worcestershire |
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Wychavon |
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HANBURY |
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England |
Grid Reference: 392448, 262830 (Easting, Northing)
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fieldsec1-397481 |
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WA report number: 2827 |
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22 Oct 2020 |