Monument record MDR13223 - Possible prehistoric hearth, land south of Peakshole Water, Hope
Type and Period (1)
- HEARTH ? (Early Neolithic - 3700 BC to 3510 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
In July 2004 a watching brief was carried out over machine-stripping of topsoil along part of the route of a Severn Trent Water pipeline between Peakshole Water and Maiden Green, through pasture-land formerly known as 'Peas Bongs', with later monitoring of the opening of the pipe-trench. A charcoal rich horizon was identified in the side of the pipe-trench and partially excavated in order to acquire material for radiocarbon dating. It was expected to be contemporary with a similar charred scoop, albeit one that had associated metal working residues, previously excavated some 150m to the west-north-west [see SMR 8168] as part of the same watching brief. This had been dated to the medieval period; however, the charcoal from the Peas Bongs site unexpectedly provided a date of 3700-3510 BC. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR21297 Unpublished document: Garton, D & Guilbert, G. 2009. Archaeological Excavations and Watching Briefs in 2004 on the Route of a New Sewer and Related Works between Severn Trent Water Treatment Plants near Laneside Farm, Hope, and by Stretfield Road, Bradwell, Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1741 8318 (15m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOPE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR2955
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2013 4:06PM