Moon, K. (2015). Trial Trench Evaluation at Station Road, Mickletown. Archaeological Services WYAS. https://doi.org/10.5284/1120077. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Trial Trench Evaluation at Station Road, Mickletown
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Abstract:		 50 trenches were set out and the limits resurveyed using a Trimble VRS differential GPS accurate to +/-0.01cm. The trenches were opened in a controlled manner using a JCB excavator using a flat-bladed ditching bucket under direct archaeological supervision. All topsoil deposits were removed in level spits (not more than 0.20m) with the topsoil and subsoil being separated to allow for re-instating in reverse order. Machining stopped at the first archaeological horizon or natural deposits, whichever was encountered first. All excavations of archaeological deposits were undertaken manually with the stripped surface being cleaned and investigated for archaeological remains. An appropriate sample was excavated through all linear features to investigate the full depth, profile and fills, where possible, and to recover dating from the fills. All excavated sections were, where possible, located adjacent to the trench edge in order to provide a full stratigraphic sequence. A number of archaeological features were not excavated in agreement with WYAAS due to their position in relation to the trench. The evaluation has confirmed the presence of a large enclosure system in the eastern side of the site that had been previously identified by the geophysical survey, as well as the presence of a likely ring ditch to the south of this. The western side of the site contains some limited evidence for medieval agricultural practices, with multiple plough furrows identified and a small quantity of medieval pottery being recovered. Several features, probably relating to Shann Hall, were identified in the north-west of the site and suggest that Shann Hall’s boundaries once extended further to the south and east than they currently do. It is suggested that any further archaeological excavation on the site be concentrated to the south-east of the site, focused on the large enclosures and the potential ring ditch, particularly with the aim of providing dating and phasing evidence.
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Author:		 Kevin Moon
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Services WYAS
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Year of Publication:		 2015
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District: Leeds
Parish: Leeds, unparished area
County: Leeds
Country: England
County: West Yorkshire
Grid Reference: 438999, 427199 (Easting, Northing)
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EVALUATION (Event)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: archaeol11-517483
Report id: 2768
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Created Date:		 02 Jul 2024