McNicoll-Norbury, J. and Barley, C. (2021). Archaeological Monitoring and Recording Report: Lydney Harbour, Gloucestershire. RSK ADAS Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105178. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Monitoring and Recording Report: Lydney Harbour, Gloucestershire
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Abstract:		 Archaeological watching brief of a new fence installation. Monitoring of 6 new mooring points. In October and November 2021, RSK ADAS Ltd carried out an archaeological watching brief on behalf of the Environment Agency during groundworks at Lydney Harbour, Gloucestershire. The groundworks comprised the installation of a new safety fence which involved hand digging seventy-four postholes and a stripped area, four test pits and six mooring points. The stripped area was approximately 82 square metres andwas no deeper than 0.27 m. The excavation of the four test pits highlighted that these areas of Lydney Harbour is generally comprised of topsoil deposits overlaying made ground deposits. However, Test Pit 4 highlighted the presence of large stones at the pits location. Due to the partial exposure of the stones assessment of their purpose is limited however it is likely that the stones are not natural stones and were imported into the area for an undefined use. The stripped area comprised an area of Lydney Harbour that was slightly higher than the surrounding ground. Historical evidence suggests this part of the site had modern soil dumped in the area which is supported by the dark soft topsoil like material identified in the strip and postholes dug in the area and the modern finds recovered during the strip. Monitoring of the postholes for the new fence line did not reveal any archaeological deposits, except for the presence of stones (1005) which were also recorded in Test Pit 4. Monitoring at Lydney Harbour of the new mooring points revealed an area of concrete along the quay wall. It has been suggested that it could have been a concrete barrier for proposed plans to import Severn sand which ultimately did not happen or the concrete is part of a retaining wall located behind the exterior wall of the quay. The absence of archaeological features recorded during the archaeological monitoring may be attributed to the relatively limited ground impact of the groundworks. These results indicate that the monitoring methodology used was effective in ensuring that the development resulted in no harm to the historic environment resource. By carrying out these works, the Environment Agency has complied with the archaeological requirements outlined in the Scheduled Monument Consent (ref S00241608).
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Author:		 J McNicoll-Norbury
C Barley
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Publisher:		 RSK ADAS Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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County: Gloucestershire
Parish: Lydney
Country: England
District: Forest of Dean
Grid Reference: 365063, 201426 (Easting, Northing)
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTERVENTION (Event)
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OASIS Id: adasuklt1-502965
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Created Date:		 13 Mar 2023