Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands LEICESTERSHIRE
Blaby
3/25 (E.31.L024) SP 57609800 LE2 9TL GLEN PARVA MOAT, THE FORD, LITTLE GLEN ROAD An Archaeological watching Brief at Glen Parva Moat Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 7pp, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
There was high potential for buried archaeological remains as the site incorporated a moat which is a Scheduled Monument. A shallow pathway 0.15 to 0.2m in depth was excavated in a circular route to the west of the Moat revealing mid grey-brown topsoil on top of grey-brown silty loam subsoil. No archaeological features were observed. Foundations for a site access bridge and gates were also excavated revealing dark brown silty loam above the natural substrate of orange-brown silty clay. No archaeological features or deposits were recorded. [Au(adp)]
3/26 (E.31.L026) SP 50309645 LE9 3JQ POTTERS KILN, STANTON LANE CROFT An Archaeological Watching Brief at Potters Kiln, Stanton Lane, Croft
Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 13pp, figs, tabs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the groundworks for a new m#nage and associated access road and car park. No archaeological deposits were identified, with artefacts being restricted to occasional unstratified finds of Potter's Marston ware, probably from manuring of the fields. These finds were restricted to the south of the area. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM
3/27 (E.31.Q011) SP 49109470 LE9 4DQ TUDOR COTTAGE, CAREY HILL ROAD, STONEY STANTON An Archaeological Impact Assessment Concerning the Impact of Proposed Works to be Carried Out on the Grade II Listed Building Known as: Tudor Cottage, Carey Hill, Stoney Stanton. Hayward, R & Smith, D Leicester : TR Projects, 2003, 6pp, colour pls, figs Work undertaken by: TR Projects
A watching brief recorded the areas which were to be effected by the renovation of a post-medieval house. Proposed work involved the removal of a modern, art deco style fireplace and a modern staircase as well as stabilising the walls in the west gable of the house. Recording revealed that at 'some time in history' the western part of the house may have contained a small hearth use for industrial activity at first floor level. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM
Charnwood
3/28 (E.31.L004) SK 55401290 LE12 8XZ 207 MAIN STREET, SWITHLAND An Archaeological Watching Brief at 207 Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 10pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for the construction of four detached dwellings. No significant archaeological deposits were discovered. [Au(adp)]
3/29 (E.31.L052) SK 60301520 LE12 7PP BROOK STREET/KING STREET (MOIR CLOSE), SILEBY An Archaeological Watching Brief at Brook Street/King Street, (Moir Close) Sileby, Leicestershire Parker, M Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 28pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
During the watching brief the development area identified no archaeological features with the exception of a single post-Medieval pit. Finds included a number of small medieval and post-medieval pottery sherds, several struck flint pieces, and a blade core. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, PR, RO
3/30 (E.31.N003) SK 60351510 LE12 7RF THE FORMER FOUNTAIN INN, SILEBY Archaeological Watching Brief at the Former Fountain Inn, 12 Brook Street, Sileby, Leicestershire Cope-Faulkner, P Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2003, 18pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief was maintained during the excavation of foundation trenches for new flats. Apart from an undated dumped deposit, no archaeological remains were recorded. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD
3/31 (E.31.L022) SK 58291486 LE12 7AN TOP GEAR GARAGE, MOUNTSORREL An Archaeological Watching Brief at Top Gear, 80 Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Jones, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 3pp Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No significant archaeological evidence was revealed during the works. [Au(abr)]
Harborough
3/32 (E.31.Q006) SP 84509310 LE16 8SS 6 DEEPDALE, GREAT EASTON 6 Deepdale, Great Easton, Leicestershire. An Archaeological Watching Brief Northamptonshire Archaeology Northampton : Northamptonshire Archaeology, 2003, 12pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Northamptonshire Archaeology
A watching brief was carried out ahead of development revealed a possible late Saxon pit, Saxon pottery and bone (recovered from subsoil) and a linear, undated earthwork on the rear of the site, which could have formed an enclosure. [Au(adp)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
Archaeological periods represented: EM, UD
3/33 (E.31.L016) SK 79300460 LE15 8DT ABBEY FARM, LAUNDE An Archaeological Watching Brief at Abbey Farm, Launde, Leicestershire Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 11pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No significant archaeological deposits were encountered. [Au(adp)]
3/34 (E.31.L038) SP 62509210 LE8 5WN CHESTNUT LANE, ARNESBY An Archaeological Watching Brief during Works for the Leicestershire Flood Alleviation Scheme Chestnut Lane, Arnesby, Leicestershire Meek, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 9pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
The majority of the groundworks revealed no significant archaeological deposits. A small patch of cobbles was recorded at the western end of Chestnut Lane in front of the extant garages. There was no dating evidence for the surface, which was recorded at a 1m depth below the road level. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD
3/35 (E.31.L031) SP 55358875 LE17 4LY COTES DE VAL, GILMORTON An Archaeological Watching Brief at C#tes de Val, Gilmorton, Leicestershire Kipling, R Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 7pp, pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken within the area of Scheduled Ancient Monument 17171, a moated site at C#tes de Val, Gilmorton, Leicestershire. No evidence of archaeological deposits or features was encountered; three sherds of late 17th or early 18th century pottery, probably from Chilvers Coton were discovered. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM
3/36 (E.31.L053) SP 64108460 LE17 6LF FERNIE LODGE, BERRIDGES LANE, HUSBANDS BOSWORTH An Archaeological Watching Brief at Fernie Lodge, Berridges Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Clay, P & Higgins, T Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2004, 17pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No archaeological features were observed within the trenches apart from modern garden soil and a modern well. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MO Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/37 (E.31.L051) SP 84909280 LE16 8SF GREAT EASTON: BIG DIG Time Team Big Dig: Archaeological Investigation, Great Easton, Leicestershire Priest, V & Cooper, N Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2004, 54pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
The Time Team Big Dig was undertaken within the village of Great Easton. The test pitting revealed evidence of occupation and settlement dating back to the late Roman through to the early Anglo-Saxon through cobbled surfaces and artefacts. Artefactual material included, late Iron Age and Anglo-Saxon pottery. Saxo-Norman and Medieval activity was also widespread throughout the village identified through artefacts and medieval plot boundaries. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: EM, MD, PM, RO, UD
3/38 (E.31.L035) SP 70309900 LE7 9ET ILLSTON ON THE HILL A Topographical Survey and Watching Brief for Water Mains Renewal Near Illston on the Hill, Leicestershire. Coward, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 7pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological topographical survey was carried out in advance of the renewal of a water main. In addition, a small watching brief was carried out at the present pumping station south of Illston. The topographical survey recorded the remains of earthworks which might have been disturbed during the pipeline works. However, the watching brief located no significant archaeological remains or material. [Au(adp)]
3/39 (E.31.L003) SK 68400050 LE7 9BF KINGS NORTON An Archaeological Watching Brief During Construction of Rising Mains at Kings Norton, Leicestershire. Speed, G Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 6pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No archaeological finds or deposits were observed during this work. The archive for the site will be lodged with the Leicestershire Sites and Monuments Record. [Au(adp)]
3/40 (E.31.L005) SK 68400050 LE7 9BF KINGS NORTON An Archaeological Watching brief during Construction of Rising Mains at Kings Norton, Leicestershire. Speed, G Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 11pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
In January 2003 an archaeological watching brief was carried out by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) during the construction of the replacement water main at Kings Norton, Leicestershire. No archaeological finds or deposits were observed during this work. The archive for the site will be lodged with the Leicestershire Sites and Monuments Record. [Au(abr)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/41 (E.31.Q005) SP 84669331 LE16 8TD LAND AT STOCKERSTON LANE, GREAT EASTON Archaeological Watching Brief on Land at Stockerston Lane, Great Easton, Leicestershire Thomson, S Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2003, 19pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief was carried out in an area close to previously recorded archaeological deposits and finds dating from the Bronze Age to the medieval period. However, no archaeological remains were identified within the study area. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM
3/42 (E.31.L032) SP 73708590 LE16 9HL NORTHAMPTON ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH An Archaeological Watching Brief during groundworks on Land adjacent to the Leisure Centre, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Hunt, L & George, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 14pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
The watching brief revealed no archaeological deposits or finds associated with archaeological features. [Au(adp)]
3/43 (E.31.L012) SP 67809820 LE8 9EW ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, BURTON OVERY An Archaeological Watching Brief at St. Andrews Church, Burton Overy, Leicestershire Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 13pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the groundworks for drainage improvements (English Heritage Grant Works). No archaeological deposits or artefacts were identified. [Au(adp)]
3/44 (E.31.Q007) SK 67600330 LE7 9GJ ST. CATHERINE'S CHURCH, HOUGHTON-ON-THE-HILL Archaeological Watching Brief and Building Recording at St. Catherines Church, Houghton-On- Hill, Leicestershire Failes, A & Taylor, G Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2004, 25pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief and building recording was carried out to record groundworks in the church grounds and the alteration of the south porch of the church. Groundworks revealed a layer of 'graveyard soil' which contained disarticulated human bones, probably from disturbed graves. A brick lined feature, possibly a crypt was also identified. Recording of the south porch revealed that it was a later post- medieval addition constructed under an earlier timber roof, there was no evidence of reused masonry. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/45 (E.31.L027) SP 64309590 LE8 0QF ST. WISTAN, WISTOW An Archaeological Watching Brief during work at St. Wistan's Church, Wistow, Leics.
Browning, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 5pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
The work involved the excavation of a substantial hole in the floor of the crypt in which to deposit the coffins that had previously been housed there. No significant archaeological deposits were encountered during the work but it provided a rare opportunity to view the medieval foundation of the west wall of the chapel. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD
3/46 (E.31.L014) SP 50409060 LE17 5EG THE HOLLIES COTTAGE, 10 MAIN STREET, FROLESWORTH An Archaeological Watching Brief at The Hollies Cottage, 10 Main St, Frolesworth, Leics.
Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 19pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the groundworks for a new dwelling, associated services and a boundary wall. No significant archaeological deposits or artefacts were identified, however a two metre wide east-west boundary feature was recorded running parallel to the frontage. This produced building material, and pottery of a post-medieval date. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM
3/47 (E.31.Q012) SP 83709750 LE15 9JD UPPINGHAM ROAD, STOCKERSTON Archaeological Watching Brief at Uppingham Road, Stockerston, Leicestershire Cope-Faulkner, P Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2003, 14pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief was carried out during groundworks for a residential development. No archaeological deposits were identified within the study area. [Au(adp)]
3/48 (E.31.L050) SP 64109610 LE8 9FP WISTOW STW An Archaeological Watching Brief During Groundworks For A New Sewage Treatment Works at Wistow, Leicestershire Browning, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2004, 9pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief during groundworks for A new sewage treatment works at Wistow, Leicestershire proved to be negative of significant archaeology. [Au(adp)]
Hinckley and Bosworth Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/49 (E.31.L013) SP 32609750 CV9 3LW 4 HUNT LANE, WITHERLEY An Archaeological Watching Brief at 4 Hunt Lane, Witherley, Leics.
Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 15pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the groundworks for two new dwellings. No archaeological deposits were identified, with only occasional finds of late post-medieval/early modern date being made. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM
3/50 (E.31.L029) SK 32250690 CV9 3PU PLOT 2, 7 ORTON LANE, NORTON-JUXTA-TWYCROSS An Archaeological Watching Brief During Groundworks at Plot 2, 7 Orton Lane, Norton-Juxta- Twycross Leicestershire
Kipling, R & Meek, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 12pp, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during groundworks for a new house at Plot 2, 7 Orton Lane, Norton-Juxta-Twycross, Leicestershire. A single sherd of medieval pottery was recovered from the site, but no other archaeological finds or features were revealed during the groundworks. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD
3/51 (E.31.L049) SK 33500450 CV9 3SB ST. JAMES CHURCH TWYCROSS An Archaeological Watching Brief at St. James Church, Twycross, Leicestershire Speed, G Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2004, 10pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief at St. James Church, Twycross, Leicestershire proved to be negative of significant archaeology. [Au(adp)]
3/52 (E.31.L001) SK 32900150 CV9 3RJ TROUT PONDS FARM, SHEEPY MAGNA An Archaeological Watching Brief and Salvage Excavation at Trout Ponds Farm, Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire
Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 16pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An Archaeological Watching Brief and Salvage Excavation was carried out at Trout Ponds Farm, Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire. Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands Melton
3/53 (E.31.L002) SK 76503410 NG13 0JL 16 CURCH LANE PLUGNER Archaeological Watching Brief on Land Adjacent to 16 Church Lane, Plungar, Leicestershire
Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 16pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
There was reasonable potential for buried archaeological remains due to the development area lying within the historic core of the village and near to the church and manor house. A foundation trench was excavated around the whole building plan with a width of 0.7m and average depth of 1m unless otherwise stated. The topsoil within this area had been removed earlier and vehicle tracking obscured any clean natural clay. Yellow brown sandy clay was observed in most trenches along with a recently backfilled pond and well in the south-east corner. Only post medieval occupation debris was found. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM
3/54 (E.31.L042) SK 78501150 LE14 2XD 19-21 MAIN STREET, PICKWELL An Archaeological Watching Brief on Land Between 19-21 Main Street Pickwell, Leicestershire.
Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 11pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief on land between 19-21 Main Street, Pickwell, encountered nothing of archaeological significance. [Au(adp)]
3/55 (E.31.L023) SK 78753683 NG13 0DH CROSS LANES, MOUNTSORREL An Archaeological Watching Brief on Land to the Rear of 96 Cross Lane, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Jones, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 4pp, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No significant archaeological evidence was revealed during the watching brief. [Au(adp)]
3/56 (E.31.Q003) SK 74001440 LE14 2HA DALE FARM, GREAT DALBY Archaeological Watching Brief and Buildings Recording at Dale Farm, Great Dalby, Leicestershire Northamptonshire Archaeology Northampton : Northamptonshire Archaeology, 2003, 31pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Northamptonshire Archaeology
A watching brief identified no significant archaeological deposits, except some post-medieval ditches with associated pottery and animal bone fragments. 13 articulated modern animal burials were located but not excavated due to them being of recent date. The building recording identified 17th century farm buildings with modern extensions. [AIP] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
Archaeological periods represented: MO, PM
3/57 (E.31.L043) SK 71101800 LE14 2ED KIRKBY BELLARS SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS An Archaeological Watching Brief at Kirby Bellars STW mains renewal, Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire.
Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 7pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An investigation resulted in a negative watching brief for a pipeline renewal despite being near significant medieval earthworks. [Au(adp)]
3/58 (E.31.Q008) SK 80510859 LE15 8LU LAND AT OWSTON ROAD, KNOSSINGTON Archaeological Watching Brief on Land at Owston Road, Knossington, Leicestershire Cope-Faulkner, P Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2003, 23pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief was undertaken within an area located in the core of the medieval village with a 13th century church nearby. No medieval deposits were identified in the study area. Other features included an undated ditch and pond. The rubble remains of a wall were also identified which incorporated dressed 15th-16th century dated stone. Post-medieval pottery, brick, glass and a clay pipe were also found. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: PM, UD
3/59 (E.31.Q004) SK 76701670 LE14 2UP LAND AT THE HOLT, BURTON LAZARS, LEICESTERSHIRE Archaeological Watching Brief of Land at the Holt, Lime Street, Burton Lazars, Leicestershire Archaeological Project Services Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2004, 23pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
This watching brief was located close to the historic core of a medieval village and a former leper hospital of the same date. No significant archaeological finds were identified within the area except a single medieval pottery sherd. The remains of a modern driveway and building foundation stone were also identified. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, MO
3/60 (E.31.L030) SK 78202470 LE14 4QN LAND BETWEEN CHADWELL AND WALTHAM-ON-THE-WOLDS An Archaeological Watching Brief During Water Mains Renewal Between Chadwell And Waltham- On-The Wolds.
Browning, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 5pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands No archaeological finds or deposits were observed during the course of the work, but village earthworks and ridge and furrow were observed in the area of the pipeline. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD
3/61 (E.31.L006) SK 66301950 LE14 3PG RAGDALE SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS An Archaeological Watching Brief at Ragdale Sewage Treatment Works, Ragdale, Leicestershire Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 10pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for an extension to the existing sewage treatment works. An undated linear feature was discovered. [Au(adp)]
3/62 (E.31.L045) SK 67501650 LE14 2LU ROTHERBY An Archaeological Watching Brief on Behalf of Severn Trent Water at Rotherby STW mains renewal
Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 7pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
A watching brief proved to be negative for archaeology despite skirting some medieval village earthworks. [Au(adp)]
3/63 (E.31.N002) SK 79752910 NG32 1SL ST. DENY'S CHURCH, EATON Archaeological Watching Brief at St. Deny's Church, Eaton Trimble, D Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2004, 26pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief was maintained during the installation of French drains at the church. The work recorded stonework and established a chronology for the site, and identified three graves. Finds included a range of medieval pottery with worked stone, window glass and metalwork. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, UD
3/64 (E.31.N001) SK 72102710 LE14 4PF THE CHURCH OF ST. REMEGIUS, LONG CLAWSON Archaeological Investigations at the Church of St. Remigius, Long Clawson Trimble, D Sleaford : Archaeological Project Services, 2004, 28pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Project Services
A watching brief and excavation were carried out during the redevelopment of the north porch of the church. The excavation, within the porch itself, revealed a sequence of medieval levelling, dumping, a pit and a floor layer. Evidence of metalworking laid beneath an undated hearth and mortar floor. Post- medieval remains comprised further episodes of dumping. Finds included medieval and post-medieval pottery, stone tiles, nails, window glass and human bones. [Au(abr)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, UD Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/65 (E.31.L011) SK 69201250 LE7 4WF THREE TURNS LANE, SOUTH CROXTON An Archaeological Watching Brief on Land Fronting Three Turns Lane, South Croxton, Leicestershire Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 11pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No significant archaeological deposits were encountered and no finds were retrieved. [Au(adp)]
Narborough
3/66 (E.31.Q010) SP 53209730 LE19 3GN DARBY WAY, NARBOROUGH An Archaeological Watching Brief at Darby Way, Narborough, Leicestershire Northamptonshire Archaeology Northampton : Northamptonshire Archaeology, 2003, 5pp, figs, colour pls Work undertaken by: Northamptonshire Archaeology
A watching brief was carried out on a site close to the Fosse Way which was one of the principal Roman roads in England. No archaeological deposits were identified in the study area. [Au(adp)]
Newark and Sherwood
3/67 (E.31.L020) SK 80052515 NG24 3JN NEW VILLAGE HALL, GOADBY ROAD, WALTHAM ON THE WOLDS An Archaeological Watching Brief at the New Village Hall, Goadby Road, Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire Hyam, A Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 6pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
A watching brief was undertaken on the edge of the historic core of Waltham on the Wolds and was seen to have potential for archaeological deposits. Topsoil was stripped across most of the site to reveal a mid-grey-brown silty subsoil which was further stripped down to orange-brown sandy clay and gravel natural substrata. No archaeological features or deposits were recorded. [Au(adp)]
3/68 (E.31.L019) SK 82974984 NG24 3JN PARISH COUNCIL ROOMS, LEICESTER ROAD, MOUNTTSORREL An Archaeological Watching Brief at the Parish Council Rooms, Leicester Rd., Mountsorrel
Jarvis, W Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 14pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the groundworks for an extension to the rear of the council rooms. No significant archaeological deposits or artefacts were identified, although an undated possible quarry pit was recorded. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: UD
North West Leicestershire Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands
3/69 (E.31.L015) SK 47901470 LE12 9XL COACH HOUSE, CHARLEY HALL An Archaeological Watching Brief at The Coach House, Charley Hall, Charley, Leicestershire Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 11pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for the erection of a two story extension at the Coach House, Charley Hall, Charley, Leicestershire. No significant archaeological deposits were encountered and no finds were retrieved. [Au(adp)]
Oadby and Wigston
3/70 (E.31.L018) SK 62700010 LE2 5RQ GREENBANK DRIVE, OADBY An Archaeological Watching Brief on a Flood Alleviation Scheme on Greenbank Drive, Oadby, Leicestershire Smith, S Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 10pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
No significant archaeological deposits were encountered. [Au(adp)]
Rotherham
3/71 (E.31.L008) SP 54459064 S66 8NP DUNTON BASSETT PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD An Archaeological Earthwork Survey at Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire Priest, VLeicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 6pp, pls, figs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
Extensive earthworks were identified during a watching brief for groundworks for a playing field at Dunton Bassett School. These, together with quantities of medieval pottery, suggested a possible medieval settlement site within the development area. The earthwork survey produced a plan of the earthworks in the immediate area of the development. [Au(adp)]
Archaeological periods represented: MD
3/72 (E.31.L007) SK 44209260 S65 2HY MOAT HOUSE BURBAGE Topographic and Resistivity Survey at Moat House Burbage, Leicstershire Coward, J Liecester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 8pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
A topographical and geophysical survey was carried out defined the surviving extent of a moat, thought to be eighteenth century. Geophysical anomalies were located which probably relate to garden features of the same date. [Au(adp)]
Wellingborough
3/73 (E.31.L028) SP 64608885 Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Post-Determination & Non-Planning Related Projects East Midlands NN29 7PF THE LILACS, THE MAIN STREET, MOWSLEY An Archaeological Watching Brief During Groundworks at The Lilacs, Main Street, Mowsley, Leics Browning, J Leicester : University of Leicester Archaeological Services, 2003, 10pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Leicester Archaeological Services
An archaeological watching brief was conducted during groundworks prior to the construction of a single dwelling and garage at The Lilacs, Main Street, Mowsley, Leicestershire. No archaeological deposits were observed during the course of the work. [Au(abr)]