Wilkins, J. (2017). Archaeological Watching Brief at Croxden Quarry, Freehay, Staffordshire. Worcester: Worcestershire Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1092654. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Watching Brief at Croxden Quarry, Freehay, Staffordshire
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Series:		 Worcestershire Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 An archaeological watching brief and earthwork survey was undertaken on behalf of Tarmac Ltd at Croxden Quarry, Freehay, Staffordshire, (NGR ref SK 403547 41110) in preparation for a new phase of mineral extraction. The 2017 investigations comprised Areas A and B of the Phase 3 extension plan. Archaeological features observed provided evidence of a primarily agricultural landscape. Four furrows were recorded in the south of the investigation area and are a clear indictor for rural agricultural activity. These furrows did not survive as extant earthworks, unlike those identified in an adjoining field to the west. It is highly likely that the furrows had a medieval origin, with artefactual evidence indicating they continued to be worked into the post-medieval period. A second phase of agricultural activity was identified in the form of five post-medieval field boundary ditches. Three of these ditches had associated earthwork banks, and cartographic evidence indicates they continued in their function as boundaries throughout the 20th century. The ditches were contemporary to one another as they intentionally compartmentalised the larger field into five smaller parcels of land. This may be an indicator of a change in agricultural practice, with a possible introduction of pasture to this area. No evidence for prehistoric activity was observed during the 2017 investigation areas. Wider evidence comprises worked flints and a Bronze Age bowl barrow at Toot Hill, so the potential for prehistoric activity in future phases remains. Page
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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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County: Staffordshire
Country: England
Parish: Checkley
District: Staffordshire Moorlands
Grid Reference: 403499, 341099 (Easting, Northing)
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FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
FIELD SURVEY (Event)
DITCH (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL DITCH (Tag)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: fieldsec1-295245
OBIB: Report reference: 2497
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Created Date:		 19 May 2022