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Desk Based Assessment at Dark Lane, Broseley, Shropshire TF12 5LH |
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Aeon Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
an archaeological assessment and field visit of land to the northeast of Broseley, Shropshire as
part of a study carried out to identify any archaeological constraints to potential future
development at the Site. The assessment identified 12 archaeological sites within the Site boundary including the site
of the 17th century Yew Tree mine. Site specific recommendations have been made for a
phase of archaeological evaluation trenching of linear earthwork (feature 9) and linear
earthwork – probable 17th century wooden railway route (feature 10) in advance of
development, in order to ascertain the nature of remains at these locations and to inform any
further mitigatory response.
In addition a geophysical survey has been recommended for the square structure shown on
1675 map (feature 11) and square structure shown on 1675 map (feature 12) so that it can be
confirmed whether any preserved remains persist of these features.
On the balance of evidence the potential for prehistoric, Roman, early medieval, and medieval
period remains to be encountered at the Site is considered to be low. The principle
archaeological interest at the Site is that of the early industrial period and there is a high
potential for preserved remains associated with one of the earliest industrial era coal mines in
the Country (Yew Tree mine / Calcott Pit). Although the mine itself lies outside of the
potential developable area it is highly likely that associated features such as the route of the
17th century wooden railway could pass through the Site, as well as associated ancillary
structures such as a horse whim or winding apparatus. Any such preserved remains associated
with the 17th century workings would be of local/regional to regional+ importance. As such,
and in addition to the site specific recommendations made above, it is recommended that a
phase of geophysical survey be undertaken across the development area to ascertain the
degree to which remains may persist at foundation level and to quantify the archaeological
resource at the Site. This would help inform the requirement, if any, for further assessment or
mitigatory measures so that the archaeological resource can be safeguarded via preservation
either in-situ or by record in advance of removal. |
Author: |
richard cooke
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Publisher: |
Aeon Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
2019
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Shropshire |
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Broseley |
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Shropshire |
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England |
Grid Reference: 367908, 302270 (Easting, Northing)
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aeonarch1-503253 |
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0207 |
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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04 Apr 2022 |