Site Event/Activity record ENT3265 - Test pitting at Crankley Point, Newark, by TPAT

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Grid reference SK 80150 55670 (point)
Map sheet SK85NW
District Newark
Civil Parish Newark, Newark

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Trent and Peak Archaeological Trust

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c.1994

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Archaeological evaluation at Crankley Point was commenced in advance of the proposed development of the [sewage works]. A series of eleven 1m test pits were laid out in this area at 40m spacings. No archaeological features were found within the test pits. Context 0003 [is] an ancient (Iron Age) ploughsoil which has been considerably cut into by later ploughing (C19). (1) See E9030 for survey, M3608 for Colonel Gray's Sconce.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: TPAT. c.1994. Crankley Point Sewage Works, Newark - Archaeological assessment.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • IA pottery from Crankley Point, Newark (Element)

Record last edited

Apr 29 2015 11:36AM

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