Strafford, L. (2018). Castle Hill, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Archaeological Test-pitting. Sheffield: ArcHeritage. https://doi.org/10.5284/1088675. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Castle Hill, Mexborough, South Yorkshire Archaeological Test-pitting
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Series:		 ArcHeritage unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 This project is a community excavation at Castle Hill, Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The work was carried out as part of the Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership (DVLP), a HLF-funded 5-year programme of projects focussing on the historic buildings and landscapes of the Dearne Valley. By working with local communities, the Partnership aims to protect, preserve and enhance the area. As part of the DVLP, the Archaeology and Geology Project has been established, which will enable more of the historic environment of the Dearne Valley to be surveyed through the archaeological investigation of ten sites, of which Castle Hill is one. The project aims to enhance understanding of the heritage of the area as well as developing skills, knowledge and capacity within local communities. Castle Hill is the site of a late 11th-century motte and bailey castle, and is a Scheduled Monument (1013650). All work undertaken as part of this project was done so under Scheduled Monument consent, issued by Historic England (ref. S00174120). Eleven test pits were excavated in total; six within the Scheduled Monument, three within an undesignated recreation ground immediately adjacent and to the north of Castle Hill, and two within the grounds of the New Pastures Primary School. The two test pits (7 and 8) within the school grounds were excavated with the assistance of Y3 and Y4 pupils from the school, with the remainder of the test pits excavated by volunteers from the wider community. No archaeological finds or features contemporary with the creation or occupation of Castle Hill was recovered from the test pits. Most of the test pits contained 19th and 20th century artefacts, with a stone wall in Test Pit 4 most likely being the remnants of 19th century landscaping in the park.
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Author:		 L Strafford
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Publisher:		 ArcHeritage
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
South Yorkshire Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2018
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Site: Castle Hills Big Dig
County: South Yorkshire
District: Doncaster
Parish: MEXBOROUGH
Country: England
Grid Reference: 448462, 399889 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) MOTTE AND BAILEY (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: archerit1-306256
OBIB: 2017/91
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Note:		 A4 colour spiral bound. Also digital pdf
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021