Site record MDR22845 - Ditch, Pearson's Farm, West of Hopton Quarries, Hopton
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A ditch, between 1.37m and 2m wide, and 0.36m to 0.48m deep, in places cut into limestone bedrock, was recorded in the southern part of the excavation area, which is just north-northwest of Pearson's Farm. The ditch was oriented broadly east - west, but in the southwest part of the excavation area it turned and formed a right angle corner. It contained a single fill, with poorly preserved animal bone and one sherd of tentatively considered to be of 16th or 17th century date. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR24036 Unpublished document: Halton, C (ARS). 2016. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Pearson's Farm, Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 2588 5575 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOPTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR4502
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Record last edited
May 5 2020 9:26PM