Blinkhorn, P., Moore, J. N., Yeates, S. and Moreno, J. (2011). An Archaeological Evaluation at Kenilworth Firemans Club, The Blundells, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. John Moore Heritage Services. https://doi.org/10.5284/1118073. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Evaluation at Kenilworth Firemans Club, The Blundells, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
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Series:		 John Moore Heritage Services unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1118073
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Abstract:		 The archaeological evaluation involved the mechanical excavation of one trench supplemented by limited hand investigation of observed archaeological deposits. A contingency allowance was made for an additional 2.4m (20%) of trench length to clarify the character or extent of particular features; this was not needed. A single trench was set out measuring 12m in length and 1.6m wide. Excavation of the trench took place utilising a mini-digger (due to the limited manoeuvring area on site) equipped with a ditching bucket. Mechanical excavation was required to reach the uppermost archaeological or geological horizon; this was conducted under direct archaeological supervision. The machine excavation was used only for the removal of non-archaeologically significant material. Topsoil and subsoil was stored separately. The backfill soils were returned in reverse order to that excavated. The surface was compacted by the excavator to ground surface level. The resulting surfaces uncovered during the evaluation were hand cleaned where appropriate. All surfaces and excavated spoil were scanned with a metal detector. Features were evaluated according to the minimum sample hand excavation levels: • 50% of each intrusive feature (pits, postholes etc.) • 25% of each linear feature’s exposed area plus all terminals and intersections • 50% of structural features (beamslots, ring ditches etc.) with actual surviving structural elements (walls, collapse/debris fields) just being exposed, cleaned and preserved for excavation in more appropriate circumstances • 50-100% of domestic/industrial working features (hearths, ovens, kilns, etc.) unless large and structural, in which case see above. All archaeological features and deposits were recorded utilising written, drawn and photographic records. All artefacts were collected and retained were appropriate. Deposits, structures or features to be left in situ were recorded as found. All surfaces were planned and levelled to Ordnance Datum. All excavated features/deposits will be referenced to the Ordnance Survey datum. The trench was accurately surveyed to Ordnance Survey National Grid. There were no human remains discovered, nor were there any geo-archaeological or palaeoenvironmental deposits or general ecofacts observed that required sampling. Prior to the works commencing an OASIS record of the work was initiated. Site procedures carried out followed IfA guidelines and the requirements of the Warwickshire Museum’s Brief. Standard John Moore Heritage Services pro forma was in use throughout the evaluation. This involved the completion of a written record for each deposit encountered, with scale plans (1:100) and sections drawings (1:20; 1:50) compiled where appropriate. A black and white, coloured and digital photographic record was also produced. The trenches were backfilled after recording.
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Author:		 Paul Blinkhorn
John N Moore
Stephen Yeates
Juan Moreno
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Publisher:		 John Moore Heritage Services
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Other Person/Org:		 Warwickshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2011
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District: Warwick
Parish: Kenilworth
Country: England
County: Warwickshire
Grid Reference: 428899, 272099 (Easting, Northing)
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DITCH (Monument Type England)
TILE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL BRICK (Tag)
BRICK (Object England)
UNCERTAIN DITCH (Tag)
UNCERTAIN WALL (Tag)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
WALL (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL TILE (Tag)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: johnmoor1-128989
OBIB: 2390
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Created Date:		 23 Feb 2024