Series: Allen Archaeology Ltd unpublished report series

Geophysical survey of 3ha area did not identify any anomalies of archaeological interest

A programme of archaeological monitoring and recording was conducted during groundworks for the construction of a new dwelling on land at 26 Water Lane, Bassingham. No archaeological features, deposits or finds were encountered.

Allen Archaeology Ltd was commissioned to undertake evaluation trenching on land at Tickencote Lodge Farm, Tickencote, Rutland. The aim of the investigation was to identify the nature and extent of archaeological remains and to help inform plans for a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme (HLS). A COSMIC risk assessment was undertaken. The trenching revealed a ring barrow ditch and Anglo-Saxon pottery.

A watching brief was carried out during ground works at 5 Hamilton Road in Lincoln. No significant archaeological features were encountered

Allen Archaeology Ltd (AAL) was commissioned by Havebury Homes to undertake an archaeological excavation on land at Erskine Lodge (phase 2), Stanningsfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, to fulfil a planning condition for a residential development. Extensive Roman archaeology was recorded including burials, cremations, pits, wells and a series of structures. A former river channel appears to have been a focus for deposition, with large numbers of finds retrieved from this feature.

Allen Archaeology Ltd performed two sets of archaeological investigations, one in 2013 and another in 2016, examining the Church of St. Margaret, Hawerby-cum-Beesby, North-East Lincolnshire. In 2013, an archaeological scheme of works was carried out for Scorer and Hawkins in order to assess the archaeological potential of land at Church of St. Margaret, Hawerby cum Beesby, Lincolnshire, in advance of the submission of a planning application for restoration and conversion of the church. The programme of works comprised desk-based research, a photographic survey and archaeological monitoring of three small test pits. In 2016, Allen Archaeology Limited was commissioned by Peter Pace Architects on behalf of Ina Telford to undertake a programme of historic building recording and archaeological monitoring at the Church of St. Margaret, Hawerby-cum-Beesby, North-East Lincolnshire. The work has been undertaken as a condition of planning permission and Listed Building Consent prior to extensive internal and external works to the building. A standard historic building survey was not possible as the building was already being heavily supported by scaffolding to prevent it from collapse. Instead, the building recording was undertaken as work progressed and access to masonry became possible. This largely focused on areas of interest that were identified by Hugh Winfield. As a listed building the church is of inherent architectural and historic interest. The earliest, and therefore most significant surviving elements of the church comprise the blind arches on the south elevation that are likely to be of a 12th century date. They were later infilled when the south aisle was removed. Other significant surviving elements include the unusual double bell-cote of 17th century date. 19th century brick repairs to the north elevation are considered to be of lower significance. The three test pits monitored at the site exposed evidence for foundation trenches associated with the existing church, as well as a north – south aligned stone wall to the south of the church, possibly related to the former south aisle. No earlier archaeological features or deposits were encountered and no human remains were exposed, although any groundworks for drainage, soakaways etc. elsewhere in the churchyard have a high potential for encountering human remains. The archaeological work has identified at least five phases of construction. Most of both the north and west walls are likely to date from the first phase of building, in the 13th century. A recently discovered Norman style window on the north elevation, was blocked probably during the 17th century. The arcade on the south elevation is also from the first phase of construction. Parts of the original columns were exposed after the plaster was removed from the walls. After the 14th century, St. Margaret’s started to fall into disrepair, and it may be at this time that the south aisle was demolished. St. Margaret’s underwent repair in the mid-15th century, using reclaimed stone from nearby Beesby Church, the congregation from this church moving to Hawerby. Worked pieces of masonry with mouldings, from window traceries, cornices, doorways and other architectural elements were encountered in St. Margaret’s when the plaster was recently removed. Some displayed graffiti depicting crosses and other marks. It is uncertain whether the stones originates from Beesby church or from St Margaret’s. Graffiti was encountered mainly on the south elevation of the church and although it may well be medieval it could equally be of later 17th to 19th century date, the point at which the walls were plastered. During the third phase of construction in the 17th century the church was once again repaired, with stones taken from the remains of Beesby church. The bellcote on the west gable was also erected at this time.

Building survey of Grade II Listed 18th century stables/coach house

Earthwork survey and DBA on land off Caistor Road, Swallow, West Lindsey, Lincs. The site was formerly occupied by the post-medieval Glebe Farm, and remnants of the demolished buildings and associated earthworks were recorded.

Allen Archaeology Limited was commissioned by Arora Property to prepare a desk-based assessment to evaluate the archaeological potential of Crawley Railway Station, Station Way, West Sussex, in advance of the submission of a planning application for the redevelopment of the railway station for residential and commercial use. Prehistoric remains within the search area includes flint tools of Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic date, as well as evidence for Iron Age occupation and ironworking within the study area. There is presently no evidence to suggest prehistoric activity occurred within the site, and as such the potential for encountering prehistoric remains on the site is considered low. Roman activity is represented by residual pottery finds found near the site in later medieval contexts, with settlement evidence further afield, suggesting that the potential for encountering such remains during groundworks on the site are low. No early medieval archaeology has been recorded within the search area, and therefore the potential for encountering early medieval remains on the site is considered negligible. Crawley was not recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, first being mentioned in the early 13th century and likely formed due to the London-Shoreham Road crossing the local road between Ifield and Worth. The historic core of Crawley is believed to have been around the High Street area, with part of the Archaeological Notice Area for the medieval settlement core extending into the western edge of the site. Based on the recorded evidence and likely extent of the medieval occupation, the potential for encountering medieval remains on the site is considered moderate, but there is likely to have been some truncation of archaeological deposits as a result of recent development. In the post-medieval the site was in agricultural land on the periphery of the town, being developed for the railway station in the later 19th century. The gardens of the Friary Church formed part of the site before the railway station enveloped these during the late 19th century. Based on this the potential for encountering post-medieval remains on the site is considered moderate. The original train station was demolished and a new station built in 1968 as part of the development of Crawley as a ‘New Town’. Part of the site is included with an Archaeological Notice Area relating to the medieval settlement core.