Third trench:

At the eastern end of the trench was a large linear feature running northwards across the trench. The feature measured 1.80m by wide and 0.40m deep and was regular in shape but narrowing at its northern end suggesting a possible butt-end of a ditch. The feature had 45o sloping sides that break gently in to a broad undulating base. The fill comprised pale yellow silty-sand with a rare small pebble and was sterile with no artefacts found. No other features were observed within this trench.

Fifth trench:

The fifth trench targeted a possible single north - south geophysical anomaly and a ditch was found at the western end of the trench matching the location and orientation of the geophysical feature. The excavated section revealed a 2.20m wide and 0.80m deep ditch with 45o sloping sides and a wide rounded base. The fill comprised pale yellowish-brown silty-sand mixed with small rounded pebbles and occasional charcoal fleck. No artefacts were found in this feature.


Eighth trench:

This trench targeted a curving linear geophysical feature and a ditch was found at the eastern end of the trench which corresponds with that feature. The ditch measured 2.20m wide and had excavated depth of 0.80m. The sides were fairly steep at 45o and the base was rounded. The fill comprised pale yellowish-brown silty-sand with rounded pebbles. The fill of this ditch contained a single sherd of Roman pottery.

Tim Higgins, 2013, An Archaeological Evaluation at Gateford Park, Gateford, Worksop, Nottinghamshire (Unpublished document). SNT5742.