Collections History 2024
Count: 136
April 2024:
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (Archive updated)
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland have scanned the entire run of the Archaeologia Scotica and the Society's out-of-print monographs. The archive also includes a full run of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland from 1851 until the present. The latest editions of the journal are available digitally, although they are embargoed for three years, during which time they are only available to Fellows of the society using a login and password.
April 2024:
Surrey Record Society Monographs (Archive released)
Surrey Record Society publishes records relating to the historic county of Surrey, which includes the parishes of South London as far east as Rotherhithe. Since its foundation in 1913 the society has published transcripts, translations and abstracts of texts ranging in date from the twelfth to the early twentieth century. The subject matter is extraordinarily varied, including records of central and local government, documents illuminating the ecclesiastical, manorial, industrial and military history of Surrey and private diaries and correspondence. Each text is provided with a full general in...
April 2024:
Data from a Magnetometer Survey at Oxney Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, May 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw and processed data from a magnetometer survey carried out at Oxney Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire by MOLA Northampton in May 2023. The survey was largely focused on the 'dry' ground in the north of the site. Just a few sample traverses were surveyed into the old peat fen to the south. One ditch and a few possible pits of uncertain date were detected on the dry ground, whereas the only feature identified in the fen was a modern field drain.
March 2024:
Extensive Urban Survey - Lincolnshire (Archive released)
The Lincolnshire Extensive Urban Survey project has been undertaken, between 2018 and 2022, as part of the national programme of Extensive Urban Surveys (EUS) promoted and funded by Historic England. The survey has covered a total of 30 towns. The main aim of the project was to synthesise and increase understanding of the historical development and the legibility of historic character for each of the survey towns in the historic county of Lincolnshire.
March 2024:
Images, Site Plans and Records from an Archaeological Evaluation at Wadhurst, New Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex, July-September 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, site plans and records from an archaeological evaluation (four trial-trenches) carried out on land adjacent to Wadhurst, New Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex. The work was undertaken by Colchester Archaeological Trust as specified in the project brief and wsi in advance of the construction of three bungalows with associated landscaping. Human remains and Roman finds have previously been found to the south-east of site, with cropmarks identified to the north and west. Evaluation revealed three/four modern features, one of which may be a backfilled pond...
March 2024:
Data from a Trial Trenching at Northern Sustainable Placement Area Phase 3, Hillingdon, 2019 (HS2 Phase One) (Archive released)
This collection comprises site data (digital photographs, spreadsheets, specialist reports, scanned trench and context sheets, registers and drawings) from an archaeological evaluation by Archaeology Wales and Wardell Armstrong on land at the Northern Sustainable Placement Area (NSPA), Newyears Green Lane, Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon.Work took place between 5th and 10th September 2019 and constituted the third of three phases of archaeological evaluation on the NSPA site (NSPA - Phase 3).
March 2024:
Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Manor Farm, Church Lane, Croydon, Cambridgeshire, November 2020. (Archive released)
This collection comprises reports, images, site plans, site records, and a database from an archaeological evaluation carried out by Oxford Archaeology at Manor Farm, Church Lane, Croydon, Cambridgeshire in November 2020. The evaluation was carried out in advance of a horse-riding arena being constructed.
March 2024:
Images, GIS Data and Site Records from an Archeological Watching Brief at Poughill Road, Poughill, Bude, Cornwall, 2021-2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, GIS data and site records from an archaeological watching brief undertaken by ISCA Archaeology between November 2021 and March 2022 at Poughill Road, Poughill, Bude, Cornwall, during groundworks associated with the development of 25 new residential dwellings.
March 2024:
Data from a Geophysical Survey at Telford Way, Bedford, March 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics data, a greyscale raster image, a CAD drawing and a report from a geophysical survey at land at Telford Way, Bedford. The survey did not record any magnetic responses that could be interpreted as being of definite archaeological interest. Strong ferrous anomalies on the periphery of the survey area are due to adjacent buildings, fences and Cardington Road.
March 2024:
Digital Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Gammaton Moor Solar Farm, Alverdiscott, Devon 2021 (Archive released)
This collection comprises digital data (images, databases, spreadsheets, text, scanned site records, GIS data and a Harris Matrix) from an archaeological evaluation by Oxford Archaeology on the site of a proposed solar farm, located east of Gammaton in the Parish of Alverdiscott, Devon. The work was undertaken to inform the planning authority in advance of the determination of a planning application.
The fieldwork was undertaken in two stages because of restricted access into several fields due to cattle and crops. Trenches 49-64, 74, 75, 80, 87-93 and 98 were excavated in November 2021; all ...
March 2024:
Survey Data and a Report from a Geophysical Survey at Scotland England Green Link 2, 2021-2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysical survey data and a report from a magnetometer survey carried out by Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd between October 2021 and January 2022. Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd was commissioned by AECOM, on behalf of National Grid, to carry out a geophysical (magnetometer) survey on agricultural land within the proposed English Onshore Scheme (EOS) boundary (the Scheme), which forms part of the Scotland England Green Link 2 (SEGL2) project. This project proposes to 'export' electricity from Scotland to England by means of an undersea cable in the North Sea from Pete...
March 2024:
Survey Data from a Magnetometry Survey to the rear of 30 and 32 New Road, Over, Cambridgeshire, April 2023 (Archive released)
This collections comprises survey data, CAD, and GIS files from a magnetometry survey carried out by SUMO Geosurveys during April 2022 on land at and to the rear of 30 and 32 New Road, Over, Cambridgeshire. The magnetometer survey has not recorded any magnetic responses that could be interpreted as being of definite archaeological interest. Ridge and furrow ploughing is visible in the dataset and the routes of several electric fences have also been recorded. Magnetic disturbance has been detected which is due to modern processes.
March 2024:
Digital Archive for Grave Goods: Objects and Death in Later Prehistoric Britain 2016-2021 (Archive updated)
This collection comprises a project database, text resources for schools and 3 British Museum trail documents created during the Grave Goods: Objects and Death in Later Prehistoric Britain project between 2016 and 2021.
The Grave Goods project focused on material culture in graves and other formal mortuary contexts in Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age Britain, c. 4000 BC to AD 43. The project conducted its analysis at a series of different scales, ranging from macro-scale patterning across Britain, to regional explorations of continuity and change, to site-specific histories of practice, t...
March 2024:
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society Transactions (Archive updated)
The Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society was founded in 1866. The Society first published its Transactions (TCWAAS) in 1874. Fifteen volumes were published up to 1900 and from then it became an annual publication. Each volume of TCWAAS contains a collection of edited papers on various topics relating to both the history and the archaeology of the area. From the first, the Society embraced Lancashire-over-Sands, despite the geographical focus of its name; so when, in 1974, that area of Lancashire was officially absorbed into the new administrative area named Cumbria...
March 2024:
Digital Data from Archaeological Evaluation and Mitigation at Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire 2020-2021 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports, scanned site records, spreadsheets, GIS data and CAD drawings from two phases of archaeological work by Wessex Archaeology at land north of Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire. The first phase of work took place in November 2020 and comprised a trial trench evaluation of a 6.2 ha parcel of land. The mitigation phase took place in October 2021 and consisted of the excavation, investigation and recording of two areas (Area 1 and Area 2).
February 2024:
Islands of Stone: Neolithic (and later) Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides (Archive released)
This collection comprises reports and database tables from the 'Islands of stone: Neolithic (and later) Crannogs in the Outer Hebrides' Project. This project, a collaboration between the University of Southampton, University of Reading and Historic Environment Scotland, was set up to explore a recently discovered set of crannogs in the Outer Hebrides dating to the Neolithic period. It sought to establish the extent to which Neolithic crannogs are widespread across these islands (and beyond) and to elucidate further their character through investigation of one 'showcase' site, Loch Bhorgastail,...
February 2024:
Digital Datasets from a Flood Alleviation Scheme at Swine Castle Hill, Bransholme, Hull, 2011-2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises 3D models, fieldwork reports, and associated documents from the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme at Bransholme, Hull. As part of the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme the Environment Agency wanted to raise awareness and enhance public understanding of the 13th century motte castle which stands within the site. The Environment Agency commissioned Benedict Dyson, a masters student in digital archaeology at the University of York, to create a digital reconstruction of what the castle may have looked like during the medieval period in its surrounding land...
February 2024:
British Institute in Eastern Africa Digital Archives: Somalia (Archive released)
Digital versions of field notes, images and slides from an expedition directed by Neville Chittick between 1974 and 1984. His expedition covered Mogadishu and sites surrounding this large, historic city, as well as sites along the coast of Somalia. This archive also includes a broad area of historical content contained in the BIEA archive: aerial photographs of the region, photographs of the countryside, site maps, historical images of local architecture reflecting indigenous and Arabic influence on the city of Mogadishu, and Mogadishu street life. This collection is part of the British Insti...
February 2024:
British Institute in Eastern Africa Digital Archives: Tanzania (Archive released)
Digital versions of photographs, drawings, and fieldwork notes from the numerous archaeological surveys conducted by the Institutes former Director, J. E. G. Sutton, and from the excavation undertaken in 1986 by Peter Robertshaw in 1964 and 1966. Three further seasons of archaeological survey and excavation were undertaken between 2001 and 2003 by a team from University College, London (UCL) and the BIEA in collaboration with a project led by Ari Siiriäinen and Vesa Laulumaa from the University of Helsinki and the BIEA collection contains material from this work as well, including some photogr...
February 2024:
Digital Data from a Geophysical Survey at Staplegrove East Integrated Constructed Wetland Scheme, Taunton, Somerset 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics, GIS and CAD data from an archaeological geophysical survey by Archaeological Surveys Ltd within two fields at Staplegrove, near Taunton, Somerset, ahead of a proposed Integrated Constructed Wetland scheme. The detailed magnetic survey was carried out on the 2nd and 3rd October 2023 using a Sensys Magneto MX V3 6 channel cart-based system with 6 fluxgate gradiometers. The results indicate a group of anomalies that relate to former features mapped in the 1840s and associated with Pinkhurst Farm. A zone of magnetic debris to the north is also related to the d...
February 2024:
Digital Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Corner Copse Solar Farm, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire 2020 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, text, databases, spreadsheets, scanned site records, and GIS data from an archaeological evaluation by Oxford Archaeology at the site of the proposed Corner Copse Solar Farm development to the east of Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire.
February 2024:
Digital Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Great Chesterford, North Uttlesford, Essex 2021 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, text, scanned site records, GIS and a database from an archaeological evaluation by Oxford Archaeology at land north of Great Chesterford, within the North Uttlesford District of Essex. Between the 11th and 22nd October 2021, a total of 22 trial trenches were excavated across three areas, targeting geophysical anomalies and areas close to the former location of an Anglo-Saxon cemetery found during adjacent mitigation works.
February 2024:
Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Overstone Green, Northamptonshire, 2018-2019 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, a report, a CAD site drawing, spreadsheet data and site records from an archaeological evaluation carried out by Oxford Archaeology South between November 2018 and February 2019 at Overstone Green, Northamptonshire. Singificant finds included the remains of a potential linear round barrow cemetery, Bronze Age pottery and charred cereal grains, a middle-late Iron-Age enclosed farmstead and Medieval and early Post-Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation.
February 2024:
Site Data from an Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation at Springwood, Rectory Road, Latchingdon, Essex, May 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports, site plans, and site records from and archaeological evaluation and excavation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at Springwood, Rectory Road, Latchingdon, Essex in May 2023 in advance of a new residential development.
February 2024:
Site Data from an Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation at Hall Meadows, Hall Road, Asheldham, Essex, November 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports, site records, and site plans from the an archaeological evaluation and excavation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at Hall Meadows, Hall Road, Asheldham, Essex in November 2022.
February 2024:
Site Data from an Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation at St Dominic's Residential Home, London Road, Kelvedon, Essex, March 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports, site plans, and site records from an archaeological evaluation and excavation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at St Dominic's Residential Home, London Road, Kelvedon, Essex in March 2023.
February 2024:
Data from Geophysical and Earthwork Surveys at Maiden's Bower, Flass Vale, Durham City, July 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics data, greyscale raster plots, GIS data, CAD drawings and a report from geophysical and earthwork surveys conducted at Maiden's Bower round cairn in July 2023 in Flass Vale, Durham City, as part of a larger research project Belief in the North-East, a community archaeology project led by the Department of Archaeology at Durham University. The magnetometer data contain a relatively high concentration of small, discrete, dipolar and positive magnetic anomalies which may reflect near-surface ferrous and/or fired objects in the near-surface such as small items o...
February 2024:
Digital Data from a Geophysical Survey at Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire 2021 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics and GIS data from an archaeological geophysical survey by MOLA Northampton on behalf of Persimmon Homes Ltd across c8ha of land south of Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire. The purpose of the survey was to identify and map any archaeological remains which may be affected by a proposed development scheme. The magnetometer survey was carried out over two days commencing on 12th October 2021, with a cart-mounted array of Bartington Grad-01-100L fluxgate gradiometers. The survey identified two probable archaeological features of indeterminate date, compri...
February 2024:
Digital Data from a Geophysical Survey at Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Suffolk 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics and GIS data from an archaeological geophysical survey by MOLA Northampton on c4ha of land to the south of Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Suffolk. The aim of the survey, commissioned by Anglian Water, was to identify and map any areas of potential archaeological interest that might be disturbed by a proposed new pipeline.
The magnetometer survey commenced on 21st December 2022 with a cart-mounted array of Bartington Grad601 fluxgate gradiometers. The survey detected two prehistoric ring ditches as well as several pit-like features, a group of which also appe...
February 2024:
Site Data from an Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation at Bulse Grange, Rookery Lane, Wendens Ambo, Essex, November 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports, site records, and site plans from an archaeological evaluation an excavation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at Bulse Grange, Rookery Lane, Wendens Ambo, Essex, in November 2022 .
February 2024:
Digital Archive for Warhorse: The Archaeology of a Military Revolution? 2019-2023 (Archive updated)
This collection comprises reports, images and spreadsheet data from the 'Warhorse: The Archaeology of a Military Revolution?' project. The research project was supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and ran between 2019-23. The project conducted the first ever systematic archaeological study of medieval warhorses, and horses generally, in England across the period AD800-1600.
February 2024:
Archaeologia Aeliana - Journal of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle (Archive updated)
Archaeologia Aeliana is the journal of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is the oldest provincial antiquarian society in the country, founded in 1813. The Society has always had an interest in archaeology and antiquities generally. Its particular focus, however, from the beginning, has been the North East of England (the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham), centred on Newcastle upon Tyne. It has also always had a special interest in Hadrian's Wall, and the journal has carried many important papers and reports on the Wall.
The Society probably started c...
February 2024:
Digital Data from a Geophysical Survey at Wroxham Road, Rackheath, Norfolk 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics, GIS and CAD data from an archaeological geophysical survey by SUMO Geosurveys of approximately 16 hectares of land outlined for residential development off Wroxham Road, Rackheath, Norfolk.
The survey identified magnetic responses in the south-west extremity of the site which are interpreted as being of archaeological interest. They form a ring feature, possibly segmented, which appears to have a central pit. The ring is also visible on aerial imagery, and it tentatively interpreted as being a prehistoric barrow. Elsewhere, the results indicate remnants o...
January 2024:
Report and Images from Historic Building Recording Work at The Flight Shed, Southampton Airport, 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises the images and report from a Historic Building Record of The Flight Shed, Southampton Airport, Southampton, Hampshire, undertaken by Pegasus Group February 2022. The building which is the subject of this Historic Building Recording comprises a 1930s aircraft hangar, constructed in 1937-1938 and originally utilised for the final assembly and testing of aircraft manufactured by Supermarine, including the Supermarine Spitfire. The structure was sold to the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s. The building had been subject to alteration and extension during the late 20th and ...
January 2024:
Digital Data from an Archaeological Watching Brief at Snows Volvo, Second Avenue, Milbrook, Southampton 2020 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, reports and GIS data from an archaeological watching brief undertaken by Bournemouth University's Archaeological Research Consultancy (BUARC) for Snows Business Holdings Ltd at the former Cromwell tools premises located off Second Avenue in Millbrook, Southampton. Groundworks for the construction of a new car showroom on the site were monitored between 17th February and 22nd July 2020 and 24 trenches were recorded.
A large amount of disturbance was observed within the footprint of the building that was demolished ahead of the ground works. A thick brickearth ...
January 2024:
Magnetometry Data and Interpretation from a Survey of Land West of Marston Lane, Frome, Somerset, 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw, processed, and interpreted geophysical data from a Magnetometry Survey on Land West of Marston Lane, Frome, Somerset. The survey was carried out by Archaeological Surveys Ltd October 2022. The survey located many anomalies associated with formerly mapped field boundaries, land drains, infilled ponds, agricultural activity and widespread magnetic debris. Each of the survey areas also contained positive linear, discrete or amorphous responses, which generally lack a coherent morphology. It is possible that some relate to cut ditch-like or pit-like features, while...
January 2024:
Images and GIS Data from an Evaluation at Gayton Solar Farm (Phase 2), Gayton, Northamptonshire, 2022-2023. (Archive released)
This collection comprises images and GIS files from an archaeological evaluation carried out by Cotswold Archaeology at a proposed solar farm site near Gayton Solar Farm Gayton, Northamptonshire from October 2022 to March 2023. A total of 72 trenches were excavated at the site. The evaluation identified a concentration of features in the north-eastern part of the site, corresponding to an area of enclosure-type geophysical anomalies. Associated artefacts were Iron Age and Roman in date. The remains of ridge and furrow agriculture were also recorded across the site. This evaluation was undertak...
January 2024:
Data from a Magnetometer Survey at Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, April 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw and minimally processed magnetometry data, greyscale images of minimally processed magnetometry data and a CAD drawing from a geophysical survey on land east of Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington, Hampshire. Work was carried out by Archaeological Surveys Ltd in April 2023. The results indicate the presence of a number of linear anomalies in the southern part of the site and a linear anomaly extending through two fields in the northern part of the site.
January 2024:
Data from a Geophysical Survey at Boston Road, Horncastle, October 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises geophysics data, an interpolated greyscale image and a report from a geophysical survey of 1.5 hectares of land off Boston Road, Horncastle. Work was carried out by Archaeological Services WYAS in October 2023. Based on the geophysical survey the archaeological potential of this Site is high in the east and low elsewhere.
January 2024:
Data from a Magnetometer Survey at London Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, April-October 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw and minimally processed magnetometry data, greyscale images of processed magnetometry data, and a CAD drawing from a geophysical survey at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. Work was carried out by Archaeological Surveys Ltd from August to October 2023. As the site was outlined as part of the Chipping Norton Strategic Development Area, the survey was carried out in order to assess the archaeological potential of the site prior to any development taking place.
January 2024:
Data from a Magnetometer Survey at Russley Green, Baydon, Wiltshire, August 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw and minimally processed and filtered magnetometry data, greyscale images of processed magnetometry data and a CAD drawing from a geophysical survey at Russley Green. Work was carried out by Archaeological Surveys Ltd in August 2023. As the site has been outlined for a proposed residential development, the survey formed part of the archaeological assessment.
January 2024:
Data from a Magnetometer Survey at Woodhayes Way, Henstridge, Somerset, October 2023. (Archive released)
This collection comprises raw and minimally processed magnetometry data, greyscale images of processed magnetometry data and a CAD drawing from a geophysical survey at Woodhayes Way. Work was carried out by Archaeological Surveys Ltd during October 2023. The objective of the survey was to use magnetometry to locate geophysical anomalies that may be archaeological in origin so that they may be assessed prior to development of the site.
January 2024:
Site Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Former Chambers Bus Depot, Church Square, Bures St Mary, Suffolk, December 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, a project brief, and a site plan from an archaeological evaluation carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust at the former Chambers Bus Depot, Church Square, Bures St Mary, Suffolk, in December 2022. The site is located within the historic core of Bures St Mary, which traces its origins back to the medieval period, and near to a crossing point over the River Stour which has been in use since at least the 16th century. Excavations at the site revealed two pits and three ditches dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, and a further pit of post-medi...
January 2024:
Site Data from an Evaluation North of Michael Wright Way, Admirals Green, Great Bentley, Essex, July 2022 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, sites records, and a site plan from an archaeological evaluation (four trial-trenches) carried out by Colchester Archaeological Trust in July 2022 on land north of Michael Wright Way, Admirals Green, Great Bentley, Essex in advance of the construction of a new mixed-used building. Cropmarks surround the development site with nearby archaeological investigations revealing Bronze Age, Iron Age and Late Iron Age/early Roman occupation evidence. The evaluation revealed a small concentration of seven features (one pit, four tree-throws and two ditches), most undat...
January 2024:
Data from a Trial Trench Evaluation at North Portal, South Heath Cutting, Buckinghamshire, 2018 (HS2 Phase One) (Archive released)
This collection comprises a digital archive of photographs, GIS files, reports and scanned site records from a trial trench evaluation by INFRA Archaeology on land at North Portal C2a, near Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire between August and November 2018. The results of the evaluation, although lacking in dating material, have identified a multi-phase site spanning several periods from the Prehistoric through to the post-medieval period. The evidence of iron smelting on a small scale is of interest, and is likely related to agricultural activity, however further investigation of the sample an...
January 2024:
Data from an Archaeological Evaluation, Excavation and Watching Brief at Wallingford Police Station, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 2013-2019. (Archive released)
This collection comprises, images, plants, reports, site records, and a database from the an archaeological evaluation, excavation and watching brief carried out by Oxford Archaeology on the site of the former Police Station, Reading Road, Wallingford (NGR 460710 189010). The archaeological programme was undertaken in advance of housing development by Winslade Investments.
January 2024:
Data from an Archaeological Evaluation, Excavation and Watching Brief at Wallingford Police Station, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 2013-2019. (Archive updated)
This collection comprises, images, plants, reports, site records, and a database from the an archaeological evaluation, excavation and watching brief carried out by Oxford Archaeology on the site of the former Police Station, Reading Road, Wallingford (NGR 460710 189010). The archaeological programme was undertaken in advance of housing development by Winslade Investments.
January 2024:
Dendrochronology Database (Archive updated)
This resource consists of a database containing the tree-ring dates for over 4500 buildings in the United Kingdom, ranging from cathedrals to cottages and barns and is a Vernacular Architecture Group project. The database holds period, location and reference information for each record. It also includes some buildings that have been dated by high precision radiocarbon dating, and the names of buildings for which dating was attempted but not successful.
January 2024:
Report, Photographs, and Site Drawing from a Historic Building Survey of a Circular Structure at Home Farm, Hillend, Mottram, Tameside, March 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises a PDF report, digitised site plan drawing, and photographs, related to a Historic England Level 2/3 survey, carried out on a small circular ruined structure at Home Farm, Hillend, Mottram, Tameside. The work satisfied a planning condition, for conversion of the structure to a washing facility, as part of a proposed campsite. The structure was surveyed by Mark Fletcher of Matrix Archaeology, and the results of the work were presented in the Building Record Survey report, produced by J W Conservation and Matrix Archaeology Ltd, in April 2023. The ruin was located with...
January 2024:
Digital Archive for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One (HOW01) 2015-2019 (Archive released)
This collection comprises fieldwork and post-excavation data associated with Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One. Archaeological work was undertaken by Wessex Archaeology between September 2015 and July 2019 and comprised seven set piece excavation areas, seven strip, map and record areas, twenty targeted watching brief areas and a general watching brief along the route of cable through North Lincolnshire, Northeast Lincolnshire, and Lincolnshire. A historic building recording of a WWII dispersed airfield site was also undertaken.
January 2024:
Cambridge Antiquarian Proceedings (Archive updated)
CAMBRIDGE ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY was founded in 1840 'for the encouragement of the study of history and antiquities of the University, Town and County of Cambridge', and its Proceedings have been published on an annual basis since that time. In 1845 its remit became worldwide, although in effect its publications have since become increasingly local (Cambridgeshire). Similarly its subject matter is still all things antiquarian, but it has become increasingly concerned with archaeology and historic buildings. Since 1974 the County includes Huntingdonshire and Peterborough. In 1900 a breakaway socie...
January 2024:
Digital Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Car Park 14 and Adjacent Land, Laindon Link, Basildon, Essex 2023 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images, text, and GIS data from an archaeological evaluation by Oxford Archaeology East at the site of Car Park 14 and Adjacent Land, Laindon Link, Basildon, Essex.
A total of 7 30m trial trenches were excavated between 20th and 22nd of March 2023 within the proposed development area to the east of the stream and historic parish boundary. A further 5 trenches may be excavated at a later date, if required, in the scrub land to the west of the stream. No archaeological remains were encountered in any of the trenches. It appears that the site was previously excavated an...
January 2024:
Images and CAD Data from an Archaeological Evaluation at Northdale End Industrial Estate, Raunds, Northamptonshire 2019 (Archive released)
This collection comprises images and CAD data from an archaeological evaluation by Albion Archaeology at Northdale End Industrial Estate, Raunds, Northamptonshire, between 19th and 21st November 2019.
The trial-trench evaluation demonstrated that the late Saxon and medieval settlement identified elsewhere within the permitted development area does not extend into the Employment Area. No archaeological features, other than a tree throw and modern plough scars, were present within the trenches. It may, therefore, be concluded that no remains of archaeological significance are likely to be impac...
January 2024:
Digital Archive from an Archaeological Scheme of Works at Unit 26-28, The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire 2020 (Archive released)
This collection comprises a report, images, spreadsheets, GIS data and site records from a programme of archaeological strip, map and record scheme at Unit 26-28, The Bell Plantation, Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire undertaken by Allen Archaeology Ltd between July and August 2020. The excavation revealed Roman activity at the site. The main period of activity appears to be early Roman, with evidence of quarrying, an enclosure ditch, several pits, ditches and human burials and cremations.