Source/Archive record SDR24808 - Land off Gritstone Road, Matlock, Derbyshire: an Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching
| Title | Land off Gritstone Road, Matlock, Derbyshire: an Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching |
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| Author/Originator | Sutherland, D and K Trott (Pre-Construct Archaeology) |
| Date/Year | 2017 |
Abstract/Summary
Report on an evaluation comprised of 41 trial trenches, carried out in 2017 in advance of proposed development. 47 trenches were originally planned, 41 were excavated. A sequence of archaeological remains from prehistoric periods to modern times was recorded; a Mesolithic or Neolithic posthole and finds, Iron Age lead processing activities, early medieval or Saxon lead smelters and other features, and post medieval or undated probable agricultural features were all recorded. (1)
Description
Pdf copy.
Location
Derbyshire County Council HER Doc. No. 2701
Referenced Monuments (4)
- MDR23745 Mesolithic or Neolithic Feature and Worked Flint, off Gritstone Road and Farm Lane, Matlock Town (Site)
- MDR23746 Possible Lead Smelting Features, off Gritstone Road and Farm Lane, Matlock Town (Site)
- MDR23748 Stone-lined Land Drains, off Gritstone Road and Farm Lane, Matlock Town (Site)
- MDR23747 Two Lead Smelters and Other Features, off Gritstone Road and Farm Lane, Matlock Town (Site)
Referenced Events (1)
- EDR5244
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Record last edited
Jun 5 2023 8:46PM