Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT5643 - Report on a Strip, Map and Sample Exercise at Worksop Bus Station

Title Report on a Strip, Map and Sample Exercise at Worksop Bus Station
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Date/Year 2014

Abstract/Summary

A strip, map and sample exercise was undertaken, ahead of the Worksop Bus Station works. The proposed Worksop Bus Station Scheme is located off Newcastle Street in Worksop. On the basis of earlier evaluation results the Senior Archaeological Practitioner at Nottinghamshire County, recommended that the footprint of the development be subjected to archaeological Strip, Map and Sample, with the caveat that areas (particularly in the east) could be quickly written off if found to be devoid of archaeological features. To fully determine the nature of possible palaeogeographical features observed during the evaluation, a further, targeted auger survey was also recommended. Due to the shallow depth of development impact across the northern half of the site, alluvial deposits and a post-medieval drain recorded during the evaluation were not observed during this phase of the works. For similar reasons, two undated (but possibly medieval) features identified towards the western extent of the site during the evaluation were also not observed. No further archaeological features confidently pre-dating the 20th century were identified during the strip, map and sample exercise, leading to the conclusion that if there was any activity in this area prior to the 19th century, it was either limited in nature or that archaeological deposits are now deeply buried. One or two features observed at the western extent of the site, whilst remaining undated, might feasibly represent earlier, potentially medieval, features, but this could not be confirmed.

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Results of a strip, map and sample. Report includes WSI

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Referenced Events (2)

  • Auger Survey at Worksop Bus Station, Worksop
  • Strip, Map and Sample at Worksop Bus Station, Worksop

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Jun 21 2024 1:27PM

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