Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT5507 - A Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Southwell Road, Farnsfield

Title A Trial Trench Evaluation on Land at Southwell Road, Farnsfield
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2017

Abstract/Summary

An archaeological trial trench evaluation was undertaken on land at Southwell Road, Farnsfield. The work, carried out between the 23rd - 26th January 2017 incorporated an area of open pasture covering 1.5 ha. Prior to this evaluation a geophysical survey of the area was carried out which identified ridge and furrow across the site. Thirteen trenches were excavated, twelve measuring 20m x 2m and one measuring 12m x 2m. Of the thirteen trenches excavated, seven produced archaeological features. Traces of ridge and furrow orientated N-S were identified occupying the main body of the site, whilst in the N-W corner of the site an E-W orientation was observed validating the geophysical survey. One large piece of Romano-British pottery was recovered from pit in one trench and a single piece of metalwork (possibly a similar date) recovered from the spoil of another trench with the use of a metal detector. Whilst the site has been affected by ridge and furrow, it is clear there are still pockets of archaeology which have survived beneath the ridges. Furthermore, the concentration of archaeological features appears to intensify in the northern two thirds of the site. The low quantity of artefacts recovered suggest that the evaluation has identified a small-scale agricultural settlement and/or field boundaries of possible Romano-British date

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Description

Results of trial trenching. Report includes trench locations and geophysical survey.

Location

Referenced Monuments (7)

  • Curvilinear feature near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Ditch near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Ditch near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Pit near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Pit near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Pit near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)
  • Posthole near Southwell Road, Farnsfield (Element)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Trial Trenching near Southwell Road, Farnsfield

Record last edited

Jul 8 2024 11:00AM

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