Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside NORTH

Craven

2/1247 (C.36.M009) SD 85955557 BD23 4LF HELLIFIELD PEEL AND HOMESTEAD, HELLIFIELD Hellifield Peel and Homestead, Hellifield, North Yorkshire Archaeological Services WYAS Leeds : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2003, 66pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS

Documentary and cartographic evidence were examined and the history and development of the Peel area described. There was an absence of map evidence for the pre-18th century parkland and of pictorial records for the design and layout of the Victorian gardens. An earthwork survey recorded a number of features relating to a possible water garden, some of which are not obvious on the ground. Evaluation trenching revealed surviving elements of a sunken Victorian glasshouse and 12th to 14th century ceramics were recovered from possible moat deposits. [Au(abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM

2/1248 (C.36.Q012) SD 93255425 BD23 3RN HIGH STREET, GARGRAVE Land at High Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire. Archaeological Evaluation and Excavation McCluskey, B & Martin, L Morley : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2004, 104pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs, index Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS

This evaluation was carried out in advance of a proposed residential development. Open plan excavations revealed evidence of previously unknown Late Iron Age/Early Roman activity represented by six graves which appeared to belong to a cemetery. The burial practices used in this cemetery were unusual for the period. Two of the skeletons appeared to have been bound before interment. In addition, one of these bound skeletons had been positioned directly above that of a flexed female skeleton, a practice that had no parallels in other known contemporary sites of this period. In addition one female inhumation contained 16 neonatal sheep bones which could have represented a food offering. The area then appeared to have been undisturbed until the medieval period with evidence for pottery, ditches, pits, post holes which could have been part of tenement plots. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: IA, MD, PM, PR, RO

Hambleton

2/1249 (C.36.Q007) SE 26773282 LS12 4JB THORNBOROUGH MONUMENT COMPLEX Total Lithic Collections and Test-Pit Excavations at the Thornborough Monument Complex, North Yorkshire Harding, J & Johnson, B Newcastle : University of Newcastle School of Historical Studies, 2003, 22pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Newcastle School of Historical Studi

This evaluation also involving a geophysical survey, identified 134 prehistoric lithics and forty-two pits were excavated, closely associated with a higher density of lithics on the surface. This evaluation formed part of a series of reports carried out by the University of Newcastle specifically in this area. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: PR Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside

2/1250 (C.36.Q003) SE 49008410

TIME TEAM BIG DIG, THIRLBY (PIT REPORT 1) Pit Report for 1847789-Pit no.01 Hillside Scout Group Bristol : Channel 4 , 2003, 4pp, colour pls Work undertaken by: Hillside Scout Group

This report summarised a test-pit excavated by local children as part of the 'Time Team Big Dig'. It contained medieval pottery and possible prehistoric worked flint. [AIP]

Archaeological periods represented: MD, PR

2/1251 (C.36.Q004) SE 49108430

TIME TEAM BIG DIG, THIRLBY (PIT REPORT 2) Pit Report for 1847789-Pit no.2 Hillside Scout Group Bristol : Channel 4 Time Team, 2003, 7pp, colour pls Work undertaken by: Hillside Scout Group

This report summaried a second test-pit excavated by local children as part of the 'Time Team Big Dig'. It contained medieval pottery and remains of a stone floor. [AIP]

Archaeological periods represented: MD, UD

2/1252 (C.36.Q006) SE 26773282

TWO ROUND BARROWS, THORNBOROUGH, WEST TANFIELD Evaluation Excavation of Two Round Barrows at the Thornborough Monument Complex, North Yorkshire Harding, J & Johnson, B Newcastle : University of Newcastle School of Historical Studies, 2003, 27pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Newcastle School of Historical Studi

This evaluation resulting from a geophysical survey, aimed to provide a detailed up to date assessment of the preservation levels and potential of archaeological deposits in the study area. Prehistoric barrows (two of which were excavated), , pits, ditches and lithics were all identified. Fragments of human skeletal material, including a complete skull were recovered from one of the two excavated barrows. This evaluation formed part of a series of reports carried out by the University of Newcastle specifically on this site. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: BA, PR

Harrogate

2/1253 (C.36.M010) SE 31547142 HG4 1NY 20 STONEBRIDGEGATE Archaeological Evaluation at 20 Stonebidgegate, Ripon (Harrogate District) North Yorkshire Turnbull, P Barnard Castle : Brigantia Archaeological Practice, 2003, 9pp, colour pls, figs Work undertaken by: Brigantia Archaeological Practice

A damaged medieval horizon was encountered during the evaluation. [AIP]

Archaeological periods represented: MD Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside

2/1254 (C.36.M006) SE 31107135 HG4 2AT 8 WESTGATE, RIPON 8 Westgate, Ripon. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation Stirk, D : On Site Archaeology, 2003, 29pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: On Site Archaeology

The archaeological programme consisted of the excavation of two trenches to determine the nature of archaeological deposits in the area. A number of archaeological features and deposits were revealed, including a ditch or terrace, pits and post holes. Pottery, bone and assorted finds from the medieval, post-medieval and early modern periods were recovered. [Au(abr)] SMR primary record number:ENY1564

Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, UD

2/1255 (C.36.P004) SE 31637107 HG4 1NA FORMER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL, LOW ST. AGNESGATE, RIPON Former Cathedral School, Low St. Agnesgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Archaeological Evaluation Evans, D, T York : York Archaeological Trust, 2003, 59pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: York Archaeological Trust

Seven archaeological trenches, trench one measuring 6m x 4.5m, trench two, 10m x 3m, trench three, 6m x 3.4m, trench four, 6.5m x 6m, trench five, 5m x 2.5m, trench six, 5m x 4m and trench seven, 10m x 4m were excavated. The earliest evidence was a sherd of Samian ware from trench two and Roman brick from trenches one, two, three and five. Evidence for Anglian and Anglo-Scandinavian periods were recovered from trench one, including a group of metal objects of the 8th -10th century and animal bone. Medieval evidence was recorded from all trenches except trench two, and included securely dated deposits, features and structures. Timber buildings, fronting Low St. Agnesgate, and associated ditches, gullies and other features to the rear and east. Post-medieval evidence was collected in the form of unstratified pottery. [Au(Abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: EM, MD, PM, RO

2/1256 (C.36.P002) SE 26105890 HG3 2HB HAMPSTHWAITE, HARROGATE Hampsthwaite, Harrowgate, Archaeological Evaluation Still, D Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 22pp, figs,tabs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

Seven trenches identified the slight remains of two banks associated with ridge and furrow cultivation, as well as modern field drainage. Structural remains, demolition/levelling deposits and modern services associated with the pre-existing abattoir buildings were identified within the south-west part of the site. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: , UD Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside Richmondshire

2/1257 (C.36.P001) SE 24109765 DL10 7NH 38, LEEMING LANE, CATTERICK 38, Leeming Lane, Catterick Village, Archaeological Evaluation Gosling, J & Carne, P Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 15pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

Significant archaeological deposits were identified in two of the three trenches evaluated. These probably represented the continuation of an Anglian settlement previously identified and partially excavated in the adjacent field. One Roman coin, probably reused as a pendant in the Anglian period, some charred breadwheat of post-Romano-British date and a small quantity of animal bone were recovered from the features. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: EM

Richmondshire

2/1258 (C.36.P005) SE 07589805 DL11 7LQ PROPOSED NEW AGRICULTURAL DWELLING, HARLAND HOUSE, MARRICK Proposed New Agricultural Dwelling, Harland House, Marrick, North Yorkshire. Archeological Evaluation Middleton, P & Dooper, O Barnard Castle : Northern Archaeological Associates, 2003, 11pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Northern Archaeological Associates

Folowing a topographic survey of earthworks on the site, two trenches were excavated to investigate aspects of the earthworks. Trench one, 9m x 1.5m, was sited to investigate a possible building platform, and trench two, 10m x 1.5m, to investigate the form and nature of a horseshoe shaped depression. The trenches demonstrated that the earthworks were partially the result of tipping or dumping activity, of possible post-medieval date. [Au(adp)]

2/1259 (C.36.Q008) SE 03459182 DL8 4ET STONE BARN OPPOSITE BOLTON CASTLE, WENSLEYDALE Castle Bolton, Stone Barn opposite Bolton Castle. An Archaeological Evaluation ArcheType Leyburn : ArchType, 2003, 18pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: ArchType

The evaluation identified no archaeological deposits except an area of burning which was most likely dated to the 18th century. [Au(adp)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside Ryedale

2/1260 (C.36.M005) SE 78697182 YO17 7JD 42-46 WHEELGATE, MALTON Nos. 42-46 Wheelgate, Malton, North Yorkshire MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd. Malton : MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd., 2003, 22pp, colour pls, figs, tabs Work undertaken by: MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd.

Evaluation trenches to the rear of 42 Wheelgate, Malton demonstrated the survival of pits and post holes dating to the 12th or 13th century. A wall exposed in trench one and traced in plan at the southern side showed that a stone building, possibly of the same date, was incorporated into the 19th century brick building that stood on the site. [Au(abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: MD

2/1261 (C.36.M003) SE 54828580 YO62 5LG VALLEY VIEW FARM, OLD BYLAND Valley View Farm, Old Byland Diamond, S York : On Site Archaeology, 2003, 15pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: On Site Archaeology

Building work involved the machine excavation of a total of eight stanchion pits required for the foundation of the proposed cattle shed. The works were monitored to ensure the identification and recording of any significant archaeological features potentially disturbed during the course of these works. No archaeological features were identified in any of the pits excavated and no finds were recovered. [Au(abr)]

Scarborough

2/1262 (C.36.P003) NZ 90421138 YO22 4JS BBC BROADCAST TOWER, EAST CLIFF, ABBEY LANE, WHITBY BBC Broadcast Tower, East Cliff, Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Archaeological Evaluation Blinkhorn, E Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 6pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

No archaeological features were revealed by the excavation of two trial trenches. The only feature uncovered was a cable trench running approximately north-east/south-west in Trench B. [Au(adp)]

2/1263 (C.36.M002) NZ 83581466 YO21 3RX LAND ADJACENT TO CLEVELAND HOUSE, GOLDBOROUGH Land Adjacent to Cleveland House, Goldsborough Bruce, G York : On Site Archaeology, 2003, 18pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: On Site Archaeology

The site contained a terrace of buildings extending northwards from the extant Cleveland House the had been removed in 1915. The modern ground surface contains a number of earthworks that may represent the remains of the 19th century buildings. Three trenches were initially excavated to reveal a beam slot, a drain pipe, a boundary ditch and building remains. [Au(adp)] SMR primary record number:7432.05

Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Field Evaluations

Yorkshire & Humberside

2/1264 (C.36.M007) TA 05808000 YO11 3UH LAND NORTH SIDE OF LADY EDITH'S DRIVE, THROXENBY Land North Side of Lady Edith's Drive, Throxenby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Dennison, E Beverley : Ed Dennison Archaeological Services Ltd., 2003, 16pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Ed Dennison Archaeological Services Ltd.

No evidence for any buried deposits associated with the medieval crofts fronting Throxenby Lane were noted, and there were no indications of any structures relating to the existing Throxenby Hall or its predecessors. A zone of increased magnetic enhancement was also recorded towards the north centre part of the site. [Au(abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: UD

2/1265 (C.36.Q005) TA 02307960 YO12 4NW SPITAL FARM, STAXTON Spital Farm, Staxton, North Yorkshire. Archaeological Evaluation MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd Malton : MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd., 2003, 23pp, figs, colour pls, refs Work undertaken by: MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd.

This evaluation identified no archaeological features except two undated pits. It is most likely that the absence of archaeological deposits on the site are as a result of years of disturbance . [Au(adp)]

Selby

2/1266 (C.36.N001) SE 62003219 YO8 8BN LAND SOUTH OF OUSEGATE, SELBY Land South of Ousegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Evans, D T York : York Archaeological Trust, 2003, 49pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: York Archaeological Trust

An evaluation was carried out in advance of a housing development. All five trenches excavated revealed archaeological remains of some kind. An Iron Age feature was the earliest and possibly most significant recorded. Medieval ditches were also noted, along with some deposits. Post-medieval remains were observed across the site and comprised deposits, a possible post hole, pits, ditches and a gully. Early modern material was also identified and consisted of pits, post holes, brick structures and deposits. The full significance of the archaeological remains was declared uncertain at the time of the report. [Au(abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: IA, MD, MO, PM, RO