Series: Archaeological Research Services unpublished report series

Archaeological Research Services Ltd was commissioned by Hope Construction Materials Ltd to undertake a programme of archaeological evaluation trenching on the site of the proposed redevelopment of the present Freightliner Rail Services scrapyard site at Dagenham Dock Station in London. The site had previously been the subject of a desk based assessment (Eadie 2014) and geoarchaeological coring with subsequent assessment of pollen and plant macrofossils (Howard and McLellan 2015). Two archaeological evaluation trenches were mechanically excavated under archaeological supervision. A stratigraphic sequence was excavated through the made ground, alluvial deposits and peat to the underlying Late Glacial Shepperton Gravels. No archaeological remains were encountered during the evaluation trenching. Well-preserved palaeoenvironmental remains were present, as implied by the borehole results, and well-preserved timbers were encountered within the peat and include remains of yew and oak. A detailed palaeoenvironmental assessment was undertaken on a sediment borehole. Pollen and botanical macrofossils were analysed, samples were taken from diatom and invertebrate remains however poor preservation prevented further analysis of these remains. A sequence of radiocarbon dates was obtained, the sediments date from the Late Mesolithic to the Early Bronze Age. The pollen and botanical macrofossil sequence records a Neolithic alder carr environment with an unusual presence of yew trees. During the Bronze Age the environment transitioned to a much drier and more open meadow and mixed woodland environment.

Archaeological Research Services Ltd (ARS Ltd) were commissioned by Mr and Mrs Pembleton to carry out a watching brief at 1 Moor Lane, Old Bolsover in May 2006 and January 2007. The work involved monitoring the excavation of foundation trenches for a proposed residential building and garage. The site is located in close proximity to the probable medieval embankments associated with the fortification of Bolsover Castle and the town. The brief supplied by Derbyshire County Council (DCC) required the observation of the removal of earth by a mechanical excavator in order to identify any significant archaeological features, deposits or finds. The area which was excavated displayed no evidence of archaeological remains.

An archaeological watching brief was undertaken in three phases, in April, June and July 2008, by Archaeological Research Services Ltd on behalf of Mr A. Balderson on land behind 13 - 19 Market Street, Eckington, Derbyshire (National Grid Reference SK43081 79452). The project was undertaken during the excavation of test pits by Eastwood and Partners Ltd to investigate contamination of the site, removal of hydrocarbon contamination and excavation of foundations for the construction of six dwellings on the site. All of the ground works were observed by an archaeologist. No significant archaeological features were encountered.

Watching Brief at proposed kitchen extension of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 220 Mansfield Road, Derby. Planning application DER/11/08/01571/PRI

watching brief to the rear of the present house for the construction of an extension. no archaeological deposits or features were identified, however the foundation of the present building were exposed which appear to be of an earlier building of possible 18th century in date re-using earlier masonry

Buildding recording of 1830s Barn house.

Building recording at Low Lodge, Dunston

In November and December 2007Archaeological Research Services Ltd were commissioned by Birchover Stone Ltd to undertake an archaeological contour survey and evaluation. The work was carried out during November and December 2007 prior to a possible 1 ha extension to the quarry. A Desk-Based Assessment had been undertaken by Trent and Peak Archaeological Unit (March 2007) which asserted that the land which is the subject of the proposed extension was probably a Post-Medieval intake from the Moor. Birchover Quarry lies immediately to the south of Stanton Moor, a scheduled ancient monument due to the rich evidence of Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial monuments identified. No features of archaeological significance or buried land surfaces were identified as a result of this programme of work.

Archaeological Research Services Ltd were commissioned by CgMs to undertake a geophysical survey of Gresty Green, Crewe. This geophysical survey identified a number of features within the field system. The fields have clearly been utilised for agriculture in the medieval or post-medieval period, with ridge and furrow present in both fields. Former field boundaries were discovered, as well as a large area of magnetic disturbance. The area of disturbance may be associated with the nearby housing, or previous modern groundwork on the site, but this cannot be confirmed other than by invasive investigation.

Archaeological Research Services Ltd were commissioned by Connaught PLC to undertake a geophysical survey of land outlined for development at Wash Green near Wirksworth, Derbyshire. The survey identified a number of anomalies of a possible archaeological origin. Positive anomalies indicated the presence of possible cut features such as pits and ditches and negative anomalies identified in the southern region of the site suggested the presence of former banks or earthworks.