Wilkins, J. (2017). Archaeological Watching Brief at Rugeley Quarry, Staffordshire, Phases B (i) and (ii). Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1092651. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Watching Brief at Rugeley Quarry, Staffordshire, Phases B (i) and (ii)
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken at Rugeley Quarry, Staffordshire (NGR SK 0045 1865). It was commissioned by Cemex UK as part of a programme of works being undertaken in advance of extension of quarry works. The only archaeological features observed were two ditches. The westernmost ditch measured approximately 50m in length, followed a north-east to south-west alignment, and featured an earthwork bank on the eastern side, which was subtle, but discernible on the surface. The easternmost ditch was just 15m in length, very shallow, and was only visible below the subsoil. It is highly likely that these ditches relate to the former, medieval Wolseley Park deer-park, which once covered the area now known as Cannock Chase. The westernmost ditch appears to align with an earthwork bank further to the south-west, which was recorded in 2008, during an earlier phase of quarrying. It is, therefore, likely that these ditches may once have been components of the same boundary. This project broadly supports the premise that the ditches observed here, and in earlier recording projects, form a variety of internal boundaries typical of compartmented deerparks. The presence of a residual, worked-flint, end-scraper is indicative of the well documented rich prehistoric landscape focussed around the river terraces of the Trent Valley. Although no prehistoric features or deposits were observed within the confines of this site, the presence of this scraper reflects this prehistoric activity within the wider vicinity.
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Author:		 Jamie Wilkins ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Worcestershire Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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District: Stafford
Parish: Colwich
County: Staffordshire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 400449, 318649 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
DITCH (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL DITCH (Tag)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-279134
OBIB: Report reference: 2444
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Created Date:		 19 May 2022