SNN106723 - Archaeological evaluation at Fineshade Wood, February 2007

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Title Archaeological evaluation at Fineshade Wood, February 2007
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2007

Abstract/Summary

Five trenches were opened. Natural Jurassic limestone was exposed beneath the topsoil, although trench 4 had two layers of colluvium overlying the natural. Four undated archaeological features were investigated, including two linear gullies, a possible gully terminal and a probable pit/tree throw hole. Slag was retrieved from topsoil around trench 2.

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Location

NCC Archives Service, Heritage Team SMR Library

Referenced Monuments (1)

  • Possible site of iron smelting activity (Monument)

Referenced Events (2)

  • Fineshade Wood, 2006 (Geophysical survey) (Ref: Awaiting report)
  • Fineshade Wood, 2007 (Trial trench) (Ref: Site code: FSW07)

Record last edited

Oct 3 2023 12:09PM

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