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UU41 Blacker Farm, Pilling Lane Sewer Relay Technical note |
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Mott MacDonald unpublished report series
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| Abstract: |
A site walkover to Blacker Woods was undertaken on 27th January 2021 by a Senior Archaeology and Heritage consultant from MM. The walkover was intended to trace and photograph the presumed line of the boundary to the medieval Elmley Park known on the West Yorkshire HER which runs through the woods roughly parallel to Park Gate Dike. In addition, the walkover aimed to identify and record any other previously unknown archaeological earthworks, features or finds not evidenced through previous research or listed on the West Yorkshire HER which could potentially be affected by the works and
photographed.
The following resources have been consulted in the process of compiling this technical note:
Mott MacDonald
● a search of the West Yorkshire HER within 750m for non-designated archaeological sites, investigations,
find spots, unregistered parks and gardens, National Mapping Programme data and conservation areas
within the study area;
● a search of the Historic England National Heritage List for England (NHLE) dataset for scheduled
monuments, listed buildings, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields and world heritage
sites within the study area;
● an inspection of geological sources (maps) and previous ground investigations undertaken on site;
● an inspection of the cartographic evidence for the land use history of the site; and
● an assessment of relevant published and unpublished historical sources online; and
● a site walkover of the proposed works area. Emley Park medieval boundary survives as a well-defined footpath through Blacker Woods. The existing below ground sewer between above ground pipe 1 and manhole SE241111101 lie to the south of the boundary and therefore works will not impact the feature. It is recommended during construction any construction vehicles be kept off and away from the footpath between manhole SE241111101 and Park
Gate Dike. This will allow the boundary to be preserved in its current state.
● The photographs taken during the site walkover should be made available to the West Yorkshire HER to form part of the record for Emley Park medieval boundary (Ref: PRN 4607).
● Borehole logs at both areas of proposed excavation indicate a significant depth of made ground and disturbance. Excavations for the sewer relay involve replacing the existing buried combined sewer where archaeological remains would have already been removed. No further archaeological work is recommended during these excavations due to previous disturbance.
● The concrete steps close to the position of above ground pipe 2, although relatively modern in date should be preserved in-situ. Construction vehicles should be kept away from the feature to prevent any damage.
● The access route will utilise existing tracks as far as possible. Where construction machinery needs to be brought through the field to the south of proposed works area. The route of the shallow dyke should be avoided to preserve the feature in-situ. The dyke does not appear to continue beyond the limit of the tree closest to the working area and therefore any works beyond this point would not impact on the feature. |
| Author: |
Zara Burn
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| Publisher: |
Mott MacDonald Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
2021
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Kirklees |
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England |
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Denby Dale |
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West Yorkshire |
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Grid Reference: 423971, 411120 (Easting, Northing)
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| Created Date: |
24 Jul 2023 |
