An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for land to the south of High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire NGR: SK 107 392

Dr. Roger Kipling

ULAS Report No 2011-164 ©2011

An Archaeological Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for land to the south of High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire.

(NGR: SK 107 392)

Dr. Roger Kipling

For: Pegasus Planning Group Limited

Checked by:

Signed: . .Date : 28.10.2011

Name: ..Patrick Clay.

University of Leicester Archaeological Services University Rd., Leicester, LE1 7RH Tel: (0116) 252 2848 Fax: (0116) 252 2614

ULAS Report Number 2011-164 ©2011

An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for land to the south of High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire

CONTENTS

Summary ...... 1 1: Introduction ...... 1 2: Aims and Methods ...... 2 3: Location, Geology and Topography ...... 3 4: Archaeological and Historical Background ...... 4 Archaeological Background...... 6 The Prehistoric Period...... 6 The Roman Period ...... 6 The Medieval Period ...... 7 5: Cartographic Evidence ...... 7 6: Site Visit ...... 10 7: Appraisal of the Development Impact ...... 18 8: Conclusion ...... 19 9: References ...... 19 10: Sources ...... 19 Appendix: HER Record Data...... 21

FIGURES

Figure 1: General Site Location (Original Scale 1:50 000) ...... 2 Figure 2: Site Location (Original Scale 1:50 000) ...... 3 Figure 3: Area of proposed development. Scale: 1: 2500 ...... 3 Figure 4: 1850 tithe map ...... 8 Figure 5: 1881 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map ...... 8 Figure 6: 1881 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map (detail) ...... 9 Figure 7: 1922 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map ...... 9 Figure 8: 1922 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map (detail) ...... 10 Figure 9: View southeast from High Street of farm buildings...... 11 Figure 10: Farm house (Chernet House) from street; view southeast ...... 12 Figure 11: Chernet House and threshing barn from High Street; view southwest ...... 12 Figure 12: Chernet House doorway and porch ...... 13 Figure 13: Western elevation of Chernet House; view east ...... 13 Figure 14: Rear of Chernet House; view northwest ...... 14 Figure 15: Eastern elevation of threshing barn; view west ...... 14 Figure 16: Threshing barn, showing blocked doorway; view southeast ...... 15 Figure 17: Farmyard group viewed east ...... 15 Figure 18: Livestock accommodation block viewed northwest ...... 16 Figure 19: Southern elevation of threshing barn; view northwest ...... 16 Figure 20: Farmyard building; view south...... 17 Figure 21: Pasture land looking towards the farmyard showing standing ridge and furrow; view northeast ...... 17 Figure 22: 19th century millworkers‟ housing...... 18 Figure 23: Map showing HER Data for 1km radius around development area. Scale 1:8000 ...... 114

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An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment for land to the south of High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (NGR SK 107 392)

Dr. Roger Kipling

Summary An archaeological desk-based assessment was commissioned from ULAS by the Pegasus Planning Group Limited for a site located on the south side of High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (SK 107 392) in advance of the redevelopment of the land for housing and light industrial units. The Staffordshire HER indicates that the site is occupied by several earlier 19th century agricultural buildings pertaining to the present farm and which appear to be the same structures as appear on 19th maps.

The agricultural buildings are clearly in a structurally poor condition, and their retention is unlikely to be a viable option However, the site lies on the western periphery of a Conservation Area and consequently lies in close proximity to a number of textile mill workers’ cottages in addition to a contemporary church and chapel. Although the majority of these buildings have suffered from unsympathetic restoration and/or redevelopment in the past, their presence continues to lend to the character of the Conservation Area within which they lie. Hence it is viewed as vital that any new building development should be sympathetic in terms of scale and character towards these existing structures.

There are no indications of the survival of archaeological remains in or near the development area, with the exception of standing remains of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation in the pasture to the rear of the farm buildings.

The farm buildings are not of architectural interest and likely merit a photographic survey.

The farmhouse, however, appears to be of greater structural interest and complexity, with indications of its having undergone a number of structural changes.

1: Introduction

This document comprises an archaeological desk-based assessment for the land to the south of the High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (NGR SK 107 392). University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) were commissioned by Pegasus Planning Group Limited in relation to a planning application for the site. The application concerned the mixed use redevelopment of the site for housing and light industry.

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2: Aims and Methods

The aim of this assessment document is to provide information on the extent, character, date, integrity, state of preservation and relative quality of archaeological deposits within the study area. This must take into account all previous land uses. In addition, as the proposed development lies within a Local Conservation Area, the impact of the proposed development upon the standing building record must be addressed. The desk-based assessment should, upon completion of the collation of the data, help provide an informed planning decision or else suggest whether further stages of work are necessary.

All work follows the Institute of Archaeologists‟ (IfA) Code of conduct and adheres to the organisation‟s Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments.

The following resources have been consulted in order to assess previous land use and archaeological potential.

1. Archaeological records (Staffordshire Historic Environment Record, ULAS Library). 2. Previous maps of the area (Lichfield and Stafford Records Offices). 3. Geological maps (University of Leicester Geology Department – Map Library). 4. Historical background material (Lichfield and Stafford Records Offices). 5. Existing site plans (supplied by the client).

Figure 1: General Site Location (Original Scale 1:50 000) Reproduced from Landranger 1:50 000 by permission of Ordnance Survey® on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty‟s Stationery Office. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number AL 100029495.

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Figure 2: Site Location (Original Scale 1:50 000) Reproduced from Landranger 1:50 000 by permission of Ordnance Survey® on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty‟s Stationery Office. © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number AL 100029495.

Figure 3: Area of proposed development. Scale: 1: 2500

3: Location, Geology and Topography

The proposed development site lies adjacent to the High Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, at its western end (Figure 3: Area of proposed development. Scale: 1: 2500).

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The Ordnance Survey Geological Survey of Great Britain indicates that the underlying geology is likely to consist of Mercia Mudstone Group deposits. The site lies within the flood plain of the River Churnet to the west and lies at a height of approximately 85m OD.

4: Archaeological and Historical Background

There are no scheduled monuments or listed buildings within the application area.

Historical Background

The Roman Period

The place name Rocester, named as Rowcestre in Domesday Book, is derived from the Old English name ceaster, or Roman fort, possibly with r h meaning „rough‟ or else referring to an unidentified personal name (Mills 2003).

The Roman settlement was initially a small fort, centred on the site of the present church. Founded about AD 70 and abandoned about AD 120 the fort became a civilian settlement, around which a wall was added some time after AD 280. The main visible surviving evidence of Roman associations is likely to lie in the squared street pattern of the existing village.

The Medieval Period

Rocester is referred to in Domesday as a settlement of 18 villagers and 10 smallholders with 10 ploughs. A market was granted by Rocester Abbey in 1283.

The Augustinian Abbey was founded in 1146 and dissolved in 1538. The site is still marked by an open area known as Abbey Fields which now contains the earthwork remains of what may have been an ornamental garden. Abbey Fields and parts of the area covered by the Roman settlement are scheduled as an Ancient Monument.

The Parish Church of St. Michael is medieval in origin but now mainly dates from 1872 when all but the tower was rebuilt and the spire, important as a focal feature of the village, was added. The Old Vicarage, together with the church and early 20th century lychgate, form a distinct group. The distinct character of Dove Lane is further enhanced by the black and white Dove Cottage and by the austere monumentality of the two school blocks, dated 1852 and 1913. The ecclesiastical life of the village is also now represented by the Roman Catholic Church formerly a Wesleyan Chapel and dating from 1837 and by the Methodist Chapel dated 1888.

The Post-Medieval and Modern Periods

A corn and fulling mill, Tutbury Mill, located at the east end of the village and fed by a stream taken from the River Dove, was built in 1782 by Richard Arkwright, inventor of the

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spinning-frame and pioneer of waterpower (MST2241). The mill was enlarged 1782-3 when it operated as a corn and cotton mill. The water wheels were replaced by turbines and a beam engine circa 1833. The former mill pond lies to the north. The mill buildings were recorded prior to plans to convert them into educational buildings for the JCB Academy.

The River Churnet is the location of a second, stone-built mill of 19th century date, where potters‟ materials are ground. Employment at the two mills led to extensive building of terraced workers‟ cottages. These ran irregularly the length of High Street and Mill Lane, and those that survive are of red brick, with tiled roofs and casement windows and are often three storeys high. Rocester possesses two designated conservation areas, the western area (No.1) incorporating Churnet Bridge and Mill and associated workers‟ cottages, whilst the eastern area (No.2) has an equally effective bridge and river approach, with Arkwright's Mill and the Church serving as a striking background. The development area falls within Conservation Area 1.

The village is the location of a number of Listed post-medieval and modern buildings:

MST8513 Site Name Dove Lane Farm Cottage, Dove Lane, Rocester A listed 17th century cottage of timber-framed construction with brick infill panels and a tiled roof. There is an inglenook fireplace on the southern side of the central room and a Victorian cast iron fireplace on the northern side of the south room.

MST8514 Site Name The Old Vicarage, Dove Lane, Rocester A listed vicarage of mid 18th century date. The house is of red brick with a hipped tiled roof.

MST8516 Site Name Rose Cottage, 50 High Street, Rocester A listed 17th century timber-framed cottage with brick infilling an a tiled roof. Internally there is a kingpost truss roof and an inglenook fireplace.

MST8517 Site Name 58 High Street, Rocester A listed late 18th century house of red brick construction with a tiled roof.

MST8518 Site Name Millholme, Mill Street, Rocester A listed early 19th century house with later alterations. The house is of red brick with a low pitched, hipped, concrete tile roof. The house was built for the Manager of Tutbury Mill and documented as being complete in 1831.

MST8519 Site Name Coach House, North-east of Millholme, Mill Street, Rocester A listed former coach house of early 19th century date. The two-storey coach house is of red brick with a hipped slate roof.

MST8520 Site Name Banks Farmhouse, Rocester A listed early 18th century farmhouse of red brick, L-shaped in plan with an octagonal tower.

MST11053 Site Name Queens Arms Hotel, Rocester An extant Grade II Listed Building built at a probable date between 1486 - 1799. A second house was built between 1750 - 1799 and was converted to its current form at some time between 1800 - 1999.

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Archaeological Background

The Historic Environment Record for Staffordshire (see Appendix and Figure 23 for full details) shows a total of 65 Monument Record listings within a 1km radius of the proposed development.

The Prehistoric Period

A series of linear features, ring ditches and a pit alignment of possible late prehistoric or Roman date (MST2523) were identified as cropmarks to the south of Rocester in the 1970s, whilst a double ditched ring ditch identified on aerial photographs to the south of Rocester were still visible as a cropmark feature in 2006 (MST2524).

The Roman Period

The western side of Rocester is the location of the partially scheduled remains of a turf walled Roman fort and subsequent settlement (vicus) (MST1795). The area has been extensively excavated since the early 1960s. Excavations in 1961 by Graeme Webster revealed the line of the turf military rampart with military buildings inside. Excavation revealed three phases of military occupation with at least two phases of defences (i.e. two ditches and a rampart some distance away) with barrack blocks of late 1st century AD date, with officer's quarters at one end as well as ovens and other features. The barracks were modified in the early 2nd century with the officers‟ quarters being replaced by a bake house. The site was finally abandoned c.AD 120.

A series of buried features identified during an archaeological watching brief on the site of the Old Police House, Mill Street in 2007 are thought to represent an eastern section of the Vicus previously identified to the west of this site. The remains included three linear features, two charcoal rich clay surfaces, two pits and three other features of undetermined function, most of which contained pottery of 1st-2nd century date. A small amount of animal bone was also recovered along with some disarticulated human bone and an unstratified coin of probable 2nd century date.

Further geophysical survey and trial trenching at Orton's Pasture in 2010 confirmed the presence here of an annexe or a vicus defined by a ditch. There was evidence for activity within and to the south of the ditch. Most of the material dated to the early to mid 2nd century, contemporary with the main phase of occupation of the fort to the north.

A possible metalworking furnace was identified during the excavation of a service trench at Abbey Farm, Rocester (MST12281). The furnace was circular in plan, roughly 1m in diameter. The feature consisted of a pit 0.85 metres deep with a sandstone-lined channel cut into the base. The channel was filled with a charcoal-rich deposit. This was sealed by a clay layer containing pebbles, charcoal flecks, fired clay, copper alloy slag and angular sandstone fragments, which filled the pit. Roman pottery was recovered from both of these deposits. Intact burnt clay lining also survived within the pit and the channel. The pottery was not sufficiently diagnostic to give a more accurate date the 2nd century AD or later, and therefore

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it is not clear whether the furnace is representative of military (pre- AD 200) or civilian (post- AD 200) activity on the site. Two other pits of probable contemporary date were located to the south of the furnace.

The Medieval Period

Rocester Abbey (MST83) was a small Augustinian abbey founded in 1146 and dissolved in 1538, when it was surrendered by the Abbot and eight canons and subsequently granted to Richard Trentham by Henry VIII. The abbey was built within the site of the former Roman fort and associated settlement, and this area is scheduled. A medieval tiled pavement was excavated in the north-west corner of the scheduled area. It is uncertain as to whether the abbey church and the parish church were the same structure. There may have been a separate conventual church in existence, destroyed at time of dissolution.

A substantial rectangular enclosure (MST4191) occupies a hilltop location overlooking the River Dove at Woodseat. The western (upslope) and eastern (downslope) sides appear to be defined by hollow ways. Possible tracks on the south and north which seem to be crossed by (and therefore probably pre-dating) plough ridges (although these are not thought to be medieval). It is not considered to be a moated site on the grounds of the situation and narrowness of the ditches and may instead represent a stock enclosure.

5: Cartographic Evidence

This examination of the map evidence for the area of the proposed development centres on the farmyard and area pasture immediately to the south. Due to the fact that the field boundaries over the remaining immediate area to the west and south have remained unchanged since the mid-19th century, it has not been deemed necessary to examine them in any detail.

The earliest available map of the application area consists of the 1850 Rocester tithe map. Whilst the buildings depicted appear to mirror those surviving to the present day (or at least sharing the same footprints), the farmyard appears divided into two separate properties, with the eastern end of the farmhouse occupying a third plot. The latter arrangement appears to have survived into the 20th century. The chapel and millworkers‟ cottages are identifiable on the northern side of High Street, but the land to the east appears to be unoccupied at this date.

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Figure 4: 1850 tithe map

By the time of the appearance of the first edition 1881 1:2500 scale Ordnance Survey map the farmyard appears to lie within a single plot. The ancillary buildings appear largely unchanged, with the exception of the appearance of further small structures, possibly animal pens in the south-east corner of the property. Further terraced housing and a second chapel have by this date been constructed on the opposite side of the High Street, whilst to the west, the corn mill is visible on the town side of the River Churnet.

Figure 5: 1881 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map

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Figure 6: 1881 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map (detail)

The 1922 edition Ordnance Survey map shows no discernible changes in terms of property divisions or building arrangements, with the exception of the appearance of a small structure on a small plot extending into the pasture land to the rear of the farm.

Figure 7: 1922 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map

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Figure 8: 1922 edition 1:2500 Ordnance Survey map (detail)

6: Site Visit

The proposed development area was the subject of a site visit on 25th October 2011 in order to ascertain the present ground conditions. The site comprises a working farm arranged around a farm yard of concrete hard standing and with an associated area of pasture lying to the south, in all totalling an area of c.4 hectares. The former is located on the southern side of the High Street, Rocester, towards its western (Churnet Bridge) end, opposite 19th century millworkers‟ cottages and a converted non-Conformist chapel. The two-storey farmhouse (Churnet House) along with an adjoining barn and livestock accommodation block, front the High Street, whilst several smaller buildings are loosely arranged around the southern side of the farmyard (Figure 9). With the sole exception of a small concrete-built 20th century structure, all the farm buildings are of brick construction with tile roofing and are likely to be later 19th century in date.

Churnet House is a two-storey brick-built structure of shortened L-shaped plan with its long axis along the street frontage, which has a single external door and decorative timber porch (Figure 12). The northern frontage appears to comprise two abutting builds visible as a vertical line immediately west of the principal doorway (Figure 10, Figure 11). The careful arrangement of the brickwork in the western part suggests that the western third of the frontage is of an earlier date than the remainder of the frontage with its twin chimneys and symmetrically arranged windows. A clearly visible blocked window at first floor level in the western part of the frontage may pertain to another early phase, likely predating the remaining (larger) extant windows. Hence the frontage appears to suggest of a minimum of three structural phases. An inspection of the rear of the building further suggests that the eastern and southern parts of the structure (Figure 13 & Figure 14) post-date an earlier, possibly timber structure. Map evidence suggests that the building straddled two separate

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plots until well into the 20th century, and this may explain the building plan. A full internal structural survey is likely to provide details of these, and, perhaps, of additional developmental phases.

A brick-built threshing barn is situated between the farmhouse and a second, adjoining barn, fronting the pavement and flanking a gated entrance into the farmyard (Figure 15, Figure 19). The eastern elevation has a brick and masonry-built external staircase to an upper storey door; a probable dog kennel with small opening onto the far entrance is accommodated within the base of the staircase. The street frontage has a wide, centrally placed blocked entrance with a stone threshold and, at first-floor level, decorative ventilation X-shaped openings. An adjoining single storey building is likely to have accommodated livestock (Figure 18).

Several smaller 19th and 20th century buildings occupy the southern side of the farmyard, including a smaller, brick-built barn (Figure 20). All these structures appear to be in a poor states of repair and/or structural condition. The study area extends south from the farmyard to include an area of grassland currently under pasture and bisected by a farm track running south from the High Street. The eastern area of grass contains standing medieval ridge and furrow earthworks running north-south (Figure 21).

Figure 9: View southeast from High Street of farm buildings

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Figure 10: Farm house (Chernet House) from street; view south-east

Figure 11: Chernet House and threshing barn from High Street; view south-west

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Figure 12: Chernet House doorway and porch

Figure 13: Western elevation of Chernet House; view east

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Figure 14: Rear of Chernet House; view north-west

Figure 15: Eastern elevation of threshing barn; view west

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Figure 16: Threshing barn, showing blocked doorway; view south-east

Figure 17: Farmyard group viewed east

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Figure 18: Livestock accommodation block viewed north-west

Figure 19: Southern elevation of threshing barn; view north-west

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Figure 20: Farmyard building; view south

Figure 21: Pasture land looking towards the farmyard showing standing ridge and furrow; view north-east

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7: Appraisal of the Development Impact

Precise details of development proposals were still forthcoming at the time of the preparation of this report. However, it is understood that the outline proposals for the development of the site will entail clearance of the farm buildings, including demolition of the farmhouse and threshing barn in order to provide access off the High Street to the residential properties planned for the farm site.

In terms of impact upon below-ground archaeology, the desk-based assessment has not produced any indications of the likely presence of such deposits on the site, due to the fact that the development lies at the periphery of the historic village core and is located some distance from the historic corn mill. However the area has not been subject to any previous survey so the potential for pre-medieval below ground archaeology is, at present, unknown. The pasture field to the south of the farm does contain evidence of a medieval ridge and furrow strip field system.

Figure 22: 19th century millworkers‟ housing

The development falls within the boundaries of the Rocester Conservation Area, and consequently is in close proximity to a number of 19th century including millworkers‟ housing, chapels and a church. Whilst not of Listed Building status, these properties are of local architectural and historic interest, principally in terms of their association with the nearby cotton mill. The positioning of the two farm buildings of note, namely the farmhouse and threshing barn, on the High Street frontage, means that they contribute significantly to this streetscape in terms of character, style, date and sheer physical mass. Consequently their loss could be deemed detrimental to the character of the conservation area.

It is acknowledged, however, that historically many of these properties, including the farm buildings, have suffered from lack of care and/or unsympathetic conversion and redevelopment in the past. This is noticeable as regards the prevalence of UPVC replacement windows in millworkers‟ housing (Figure 22) and residential conversion of the chapel

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buildings. In the case of the farm buildings, if they are not retained, any replacement buildings should be of suitable character and scale as befits their conservation area location. A sympathetically realised scheme is proposed which will represent a positive benefit to the streetscape.

8: Conclusion

Whilst Rocester is a village of considerable archaeological and historical interest, examination of HER data in combination with cartographic analysis has provided no indications of archaeological remains from the immediate area of proposed development. However, as the area has not been subject to any previous survey the potential for the prehistoric, Roman and early medieval periods is unknown. Medieval-post medieval ridge and furrow survives as vestigial earthworks in the pasture field to the south.

Whilst the farm buildings earmarked for demolition as part of the proposed scheme are recognised as being structurally unsound, it is acknowledged that they are some architectural interest and contribute towards the character of the conservation area within which they are located. A sympathetically realised scheme of a style and scale appropriate for the conservation area is proposed.

9: References

Greenslade,M.W., (ed.) 1970 'Houses of Augustinian canons: The priory of Rocester', A History of the County of Stafford: Volume 3 (1970), pp. 247-251. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=37852

Mills, A. D. 2003 “Rocester” A Dictionary of British Place-Names. Oxford University Press. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press

Staffordshire County Council Town & Country Planning Committee 1970. Rocester 1 & 2; Conservation Areas 21 & 22. County Planning & Development Publication

10: Sources

Staffordshire Historic Environment Record: Development Services Directorate, Riverway, Stafford, Staffordshire Staffordshire Archive Service, Staffordshire Record Office, Eastgate Street, Stafford & Lichfield Record Office, The Friary, Lichfield Maps: Ordnance Survey 1:2500 scale maps (Sheet XXVI.3, 1881 & 1922 editions Tithe map for Rocester Parish (1850) Staffs. Record Office

Dr Roger Kipling

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Appendix: HER Record Data

Staffordshire County Council Historic Environment Record Monument Full Report Number of records: 65

00082 - MST82 St Michael's Churchyard Cross Monument

A listed and scheduled churchyard cross of 13th/14th century date. The stone cross consists of 4 circular steps up to a three tier plinth, which is surmounted by a 20ft high shaft. The head of the cross is missing.

Monument Types and Dates

CROSS (Norman to MEDIEVAL - 1200 AD to 1399 AD) Evidence STRUCTURE Main Building STONE

Description

CROSS: CROSS, PROBABLE C14 DATE, STANDS ON FOUR CIRCULAR STONE STEPS AND A MOULDED SOCKET STONE. SHAFT IS 4.3M HIGH AND OF FOUR LOBED SECTION WITH FILLETS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROLLS. TWO OF THE FOUR HOLLOWS CONTAIN NAIL-HEAD ORNAMENT. IT IS TOPPED BY A SMALL MUSHROOM SHAPED STONE CAP. <1>

MUSHROOM SHAPED CAP NOW MISSING, VANDALISED. <2>

THE MOST COMPLETE EXAMPLE IN THE COUNTRY THOUGH THE HEAD IS MISSING. TAPERED CLUSTERED SHAFT WITH STAR ORNAMENT ON TWO SIDES. PROBABLY C13. <4>

Sources

(1) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. AM7 (2) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. A.M. 12 (C.A. Snowdon, 1980) (3) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. A.M. 107 (C.A.Snowdon, 1983) (4) Designation Record: Department of the Environment. Ongoing. Listed Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Importance (Green and Blue Backs). (5) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -3 (J.B.A.A. Volume 33 (1877) p435, p438 & illustration opposite p434 (by C. Lynam)) (6) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -3 ('Staffordshire ' by C. Masefield, 1930, pages 203-204) (7) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -3 (T.N.S.F.C. Volume 47 (1912-1913) page 195 (by C. Lynam)) (8) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -3 (V.J. Burton - Ordnance Survey Field Inspector - 17-Dec-1957) (9) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -3 (Ordnance Survey Photograph - Ref. No. AO/57/388/8 0 Churyard Cross from N.W.)

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Location

National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1116 3939 (MBR: 10m by 10m) SK13NW Dispersed 00082 - MST82 PRN Number St Michael's Churchyard Cross Site Name Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings Active Ecclesiatical Use Active Primary Record Number - 00082 Active Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Ordnance Survey Card number - SK 13 NW - 3 Active Former Primary Record Number - 11519 GoodCondition 40-59%Survival Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester DST5708Active Listed Building (II*) - 1231920 Cross approximately 40 yards North of Church of St Michael DST546Active Scheduled Monument - ST065 Cross in Rocester Churchyard DST5764Active

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST465 Site Visit (Event - Survey)

EST430 Site Visit (Event - Survey)

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 00083 - MST83 Site Name Rocester Abbey

The traditional site of Rocester Abbey, a small Augustinian abbey founded in 1146. The abbey was built within the site of the former Roman fort and associated settlement, and this area is scheduled.

Monument Types and Dates

ABBEY (Norman - 1100 AD to 1199 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE CHURCH (Norman - 1100 AD to 1199 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE ABBEY (POST MEDIEVAL - 1501 AD to 1599 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description

ABBEY: AUGUSTINIAN ABBEY FOUNDED 1146, DISSOLVED BY HENRY VIII IN 1538. SURRENDERED BY ABBOT AND 8 CANONS. <1> CHURCH/ABBEY: TRADITIONAL SITE OF ROCESTER ABBEY. A SMALL AUGUSTINIAN ABBEY FOUNDED IN 1146. A MEDIEVAL TILED PAVEMENT HAS BEEN DUG UP IN THE NW CORNER OF THE SCHEDULED AREA. AN EARTHWORK CONSISTING OF A CIRCULAR BANK SURROUNDED BY TWO RECTANGULAR BANKS IS OF UNCERTAIN DATE AND PURPOSE. <1> GRANTED TO RICHARD TRENTHAM BY HENRY VIII <2>. SEEMS TO BE UNCERTAINTY AS TO WHETHER THE ABBEY CHURCH AND THE PARISH CHURCH WERE THE SAME. BUILT BY RICHARD BACOUN, DEDICATED TO THE VIRGIN MARY. <7> CIRCULAR AND RECTANGULAR BANKS ARE NOW KNOWN TO BE A GARDEN EARTHWORK OF POST MEDIEVAL DATE. <9> POSSIBLY A SEPARATE CONVENTUAL CHURCH DESTROYED AT TIME OF DISSOLUTION.

Sources

Evaluation Report: I. M. Ferris. 1989. An Archaeological Evaluation at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire.

(1) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. AM7 (2) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. A.M. 12 (C.A. Snowdon, 1980) (3) Designation Record: English Heritage. Ongoing. Scheduled Monument Designation Documents and Scheduled Monument Consents. A.M. 107 (C.A.Snowdon, 1983) (4) Descriptive text: MIDMER R. 1979. ENGLISH MEDIEVAL MONASTERIES 1066-1540. P265 (5) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -4 ('Medieval Religious Houses of England & Wales' by D Knowles & RN Hadcock, 1953, p151) (6) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -4 ('Memorials of Old Staffordshire' W. Beresford (Editor) 1909, p163 (by SW Hutchinson)) (7) Index: Ordnance Survey. See cards. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 13 NW -4 ('Tanner's Notitia Monastica' 1787, Staffordshire No. 21 (by J. Nasmith)) (8) Serial: University of Keele. 1964. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 4 (1964). 'An

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Archaeological Gazetteer of Staffordshire: Part 1' by A.J.H. Gunstone, page 32 - Rocester (9) Verbal communication: R.A. Meeson (Staffordshire County Council). 1980 - 2000. Comments on sites in Staffordshire by R.A. Meeson. 1986 (10) Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University. Ongoing. Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photographs (CUCAP). RI64 (21-Jul-1955) PRN Number 00083 - MST83 Site Name Rocester Abbey

(11) Aerial Photograph: R. F. Hartley (Leicester Museum). 1980s. Oblique Aerial Photographs (R. F. Hartley). 3362:26&29 R.F Hartley, 21-Jan-1981 (Map)) (12) Bibliographic reference: HUTCHINSON SJ. 1893. THE ARCHDEACONRY OF STOKE ON TRENT. 115 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 1115 3933 (point) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Scheduled Monument - ST066 Rocester Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman Town Active Active DST5708 DST5765 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 00083 Ordnance Survey Card number - SK 13 NW - 4 Active Active Ratings and Scorings Condition Survival Very Good 60-79% Related Monuments 01803 40295 Rocester Roman Fort and Vicus Rocester Abbey Garden Geographical Geographical

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST95 (Event - Intervention)

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EST81 An archaeological excavation on the site of the New Cemetery, Rocester in 1961. (Event - Intervention EST465 Site Visit (Event - Survey) EST430 Site Visit (Event - Survey) EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention) EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) EST1075 Archaeological buildings recording at Abbey Farm, Rocester (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 01801 - MST1793 Site Name Flat Axe and Roman Coins, Rocester

01801 - MST1793 Flat Axe and Roman Coins, Rocester Find Spot

Roman coins, pottery and a bronze axe, found around the site of the mill, and likely to be associated with the Roman settlement at Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (BRONZE AGE - 2350 BC? to 701 BC) Evidence FIND FINDSPOT (ROMAN - 90 AD to 100 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources Description

Artefact: A Bronze Age flat(?) axe. Reputedly found at the mill in 1792. <1> <2>

Artefact: Roman coins, structures and pottery found in 1888, including 2 coins of Domitian (81-96AD). <1>

Probably part of the settlement excavated in 1986-87, under present football pitch (see Rocester Parish file). More pottery and a flexed skeleton also found in 1883. <2> <3>

Sources Monograph: I.M. Ferris L. Bevan & R. Cuttler (B'ham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2000. The

Excavation of a Romano-British Shrine at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire. Evaluation Report: Bob Burrows (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1999. An Archaeological Evaluation: Dove County First School (With an Appendix on a Watching Brief).

(1) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). (2) Published Book: Robert Sherlock (Staffordshire County Council). 1976. The Industrial Archaeology of Staffordshire. Pages 185-186 Location National Grid Reference SK 113 393 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 01801 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds FST803 AXE (TOOL) (1) (Early Bronze Age to Middle Bronze Age - 2350 STONE BC? to 1001 BC?)

FST804 COIN (ROMAN - 81 AD to 96 AD) METAL

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Associated Events/Activities

PRN Number 01801 - MST1793 Site Name Flat Axe and Roman Coins, Rocester

EST1320 An archaeological excavation at Dove First School, Dove Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST1321 An archaeological excavation at Rocester Football Club, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST117 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1006 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (1995). (Event Intervention)

EST1016 An archaeological excavation at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1013 An archaeological evaluation at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1014 An archaeological watching brief at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 01802 - MST1794 Site Name Romano-British Finds, Dove Lane, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

01802 - MST1794 Romano-British Finds, Dove Lane, Rocester Find Spot

A selection of Romano-British finds including coins and pottery, recovered during ground works in the area of Dove Lane First School. A paved surface of probable 1st-2nd century date was also identified.

Monument Types and Dates

FLOOR (Late Iron Age to ROMAN - 42 AD to 199 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT FINDSPOT (ROMAN - 101 AD to 200 AD)

Evidence FIND

Description and Sources

Description

ARTEFACT IN 1852, SOIL TAKEN FROM THIS SITE TO MILLPOND EMBANKMENT CONTAINED ROMAN POTSHERDS. IN 1913 A PAVED SURFACE WAS FOUND WITH 1ST AND 2ND CENTURY SAMIAN AND COARSEWARES. A COIN OF DOMITIAN WAS ALSO FOUND <1><2>.

Sources

(**) Evaluation Report: Bob Burrows (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1999. An Archaeological Evaluation: Dove County First School (With an Appendix on a Watching Brief).

(1) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). (2) Serial: S. A. H. Burne (Editor) North Staffordshire Field Club. 1915. Transactions of the North Staffordshire Field Club Volume 49 (1914/1915). Volume 49 - pages 103-108 (3) Serial: University of Keele. 1964. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 4 (1964). 'An Archaeological Gazetteer of Staffordshire: Part 1' by A.J.H. Gunstone, page 33 Location National Grid Reference SK 112 394 (point) SK13NW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 01802 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

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Associated Finds FST805 COIN (ROMAN - 43 AD to 100 AD) METAL FST1432 SHERD (ROMAN - 43 AD to 200 AD) POTTERY

Associated Events/Activities

PRN Number 01802 - MST1794 Site Name Romano-British Finds, Dove Lane, Rocester

EST1320 An archaeological excavation at Dove First School, Dove Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1013 An archaeological evaluation at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1014 An archaeological watching brief at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 01803 - MST1795 Site Name Rocester Roman Fort and Vicus

01803 - MST1795 Rocester Roman Fort and Vicus Monument

The partially scheduled remains of a turf walled roman fort and subsequent settlement. The area has been extensively excavated since the early 1960's.

Monument Types and Dates

FLOOR (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT

Main Building CLAY

Material LINEAR FEATURE (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT PIT (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT FORT (ROMAN - 43 AD to 200 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE VICUS (ROMAN - 43 AD to 300 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

ONLY N EXTENT OF FORTS KNOWN. ELSEWHERE UNCERTAIN WHETHER ROMAN DEPOSITS CIVIL OR MILITARY. PART OF AREA OF FORTS & SETTLEMENT SCHEDULED.

FORT/SETTLEMENT. EXCAVATIONS IN 1961 BY G. WEBSTER REVEALED LINE OF TURF MILITARY RAMPART WITH MILITARY BUILDINGS INSIDE. WEBSTER SUGGESTED A TWO PHASED OCCUPATION, FINALLY ABANDONED c.120

150. A CIVIL BANK WITH A STONE WALL WAS BUILT NOT BEFORE 200. <1> <2> FOUND TO BE THREE PHASES OF MILITARY OCCUPATION. AT LEAST TWO PHASES OF DEFENCES (I.E. TWO DITCHES AND A RAMPART SOME DISTANCE AWAY) WITH BARRACK BLOCKS OF LATE C1, WITH OFFICER'S QUARTERS AT ONE END, ALSO OVENS ETC. BARRACKS MODIFIED EARLY C2, OFFICER'S QUARTERS REMOVED, AND REPLACED BY BAKE HOUSE. <5> <6> <9> ROMAN DEPOSITS AT ABBEY FARM.

EVIDENCE OF CIVIL SETTLEMENT IN ORTON'S PASTURE S OF MILL ST. <7> LITTLE EVIDENCE OF ROMAN OCCUPATION IN NW CORNER OF THE VILLAGE. <9> EVALUATION INDICATED THAT ROMAN OCCUPATION DID NOT EXTEND THAT FAR WEST. SMALL EVALUATION IMMEDIATELY EAST OF DOVE FIRST SCHOOL IDENTIFIED UNDISTURBED MEDIAEVAL DEPOSTS AND DID NOT GO ANY DEEPER. <11>

Monitoring of the excavation of a storm drain revealed evidence of the clay rampart identified in earlier excavations on the site. The full width of the rampart at this location could not be determined during the monitoring. (SB, 07-Oct- 2004) <12>

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Second century Romano-British domestic features identified during excavations at the Old Police House, Mill Street, thought to be associated with or part of the Vicus. (LH, 11-Jul-07) <17>

A series of buried features identified during an archaeological watching brief on the site of the Old Police House are thought to represent an eastern section of the Vicus previously identified to the west of this site. The remains included three linear features, two charcoal rich clay surfaces, two pits and three other features of undetermined function, most of which contained pottery of 1st-2nd century date. A small amount of animal bone was also recovered along with some disarticulated human bone and an unstratified coin of probable 2nd century date. (SB, 06-Oct-2008) <18>

An archaeological evaluation on the site of the Old Police House, Rocester revealed evidence of probable rubbish pits and the recovery of butchered animal remains indicates near-by occupation and the discard of domestic type waste indicating that Roman activity on this site may relate to the eastern area of the Vicus. (SB, 17-Oct-2008) <19>

Further geophysical survey and trial trenching at Orton's Pasture (SK 1105 3937) confirmed the presence here of an annexe or a Vicus defined by a ditch. There was evidence for activity within and to the south of the ditch. A large assemblage of pottery included a wine strainer and a lamp in a local fabric. Most of the material dated to the early to mid second century, contemporary with the main phase of occupation of the fort to the north. (DAL, 22/04/2010) <20>

Photographs from excavations at Abbey Field in 1960 show detail of an exposed rubble layer. Further excavations on the site of the New Cemetery in 1961 exposed slots indicating the site of former timber buildings associated with the late 1st century military occupation of the site. Evidence for the civil rampart overlying the military rampart was also exposed. (SB, 13-Jul2010) <23>

Sources

(1) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). (2) Serial: University of Keele. 1964. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 4 (1964). 'An Archaeological Gazetteer of Staffordshire: Part 2' by A.J.H. Gunstone - Page 33 - Rocester (3) Serial: University of Keele. 1962. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 2 (1962). 'Excavations on the Roman Site at Rocester, Staffordshire, 1961' by G. Webster (pages 37-52) (4) Descriptive text: FRERE SS. 1983. BRITANNIA. VOL 14: P302 (5) Evaluation Report: A. S. E. Cleary & I. Ferris (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1985. Rocester Archaeology: An evaluation. (6) Serial: CBA West Midlands (J. Willis - Editor). 1986. West Midlands Archaeology 29 (1986). 'Rocester' by I.M. Ferris and A.S. Esmonde Cleary, pages 37-38 (7) Evaluation Report: I. M. Ferris and A. E. Jones (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1990. An Archaeological Evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. 2C (8) Evaluation Report: Alex Jones & Richard Cuttler (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1995. An Archaeological Evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (9) Serial: A. S. Esmonde Cleary and I. M. Ferris. 1996. Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society Transactions 1993-1994 (Volume XXXV) - Excavations at the New Cemetery, Rocester, Staffordshire, 1985-1987. (10) Evaluation Report: Catherine Mould (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1996. An Archaeological Evaluation of Land Adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire.

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(11) Evaluation Report: Bob Burrows (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1999. An Archaeological Evaluation: Dove County First School (With an Appendix on a Watching Brief). 21B (12) Watching Brief Report: Iain Ferris (Ian Ferris Archaeological Associates). 2004. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire. Page 4 (13) Evaluation Report: Robert Burrows (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2001. Archaeological Evaluation of Land off Northfield Avenue, Rocester, Staffs.. (14) Excavation Report: Iain Ferris and Bob Burrows (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Excavations of Land off Northfield Avenue, Rocester, Staffordshire. A Post-Excavation Assessment and Research Design. (15) Excavation Report: Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit. 2000. 'The Old Shops Site' Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire: A Post-Excavation Assessment and Research Design. (16) Evaluation Report: Catherine Mould (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1996. An Archaeological Evaluation at Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire 1996. (17) Evaluation Report: Kevin Colls and Emily Hamilton (Birmingham Archaeology). 2006. Old Police House, Rocester, Staffordshire, Archaeological Evaluation. Page ii (18) Watching Brief Report: Richard Cherrington (Benchmark Archaeology). 2008. Land at the Old Police House, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief. (19) Serial: CBA West Midlands (Sheena Payne - Editor). 2006. West Midlands Archaeology 49 (2006). 'Rocester, Old Police House, Rocester' by K. Colls & E. Hamilton (Birmingham Archaeology), page 71 (20) Serial: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. 1996. Britannia Volume XXVII (1996). p.415-6 (A. S. Esmonde Cleary 'Roman Britain in 1995') (21) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002..

(22) Monograph: I.M. Ferris L. Bevan & R. Cuttler (B'ham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2000. The Excavation of a Romano-British Shrine at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire.

(23) Photographic: Staffordshire County Coucil. 1960/1961. Photographs of excavations at Abbey Field and the New Cemetery, Rocester in the early 1960s.

Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1122 3935 (MBR: 727m by 785m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations

Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708

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Scheduled Monument - ST066 Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman Active DST5765 Town

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 01803 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

00083 Rocester Abbey Geographical

Associated Finds

FST2355 ASSEMBLAGE (Medium quantity) (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD) CERAMIC, POTTERY FST2356 ANIMAL REMAINS (Small quantity) (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD) BONE FST2357 HUMAN REMAINS (Small quantity) (ROMAN - 43 AD to 199 AD) BONE FST2358 COIN (1) (ROMAN - 100 AD? to 199 AD?) COPPER ALLOY

Associated Events/Activities

EST44 An archaeological excavation at Abbey Field, Rocester in 1960. (Event - Intervention) EST81 An archaeological excavation on the site of the New Cemetery, Rocester in 1961. (Event - Intervention EST622 An archaeological evaluation at the New Cemetery, Church Lane, Rocester (Event - Intervention) EST1319 An archaeological excavation at the New Cemetery, Church Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) EST1320 An archaeological excavation at Dove First School, Dove Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) EST1321 An archaeological excavation at Rocester Football Club, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) EST626 An archaeological evaluation at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire (Event - Intervention) EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event

Intervention) EST117 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event

Intervention) EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) EST1006 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (1995). (Event

Intervention) EST1015 An archaeological evaluation at Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention) EST1016 An archaeological excavation at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention) EST1011 An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road,

Rocester. (Event - Intervention) EST1013 An archaeological evaluation at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1014 An archaeological watching brief at Dove County First School, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1012 An archaeological excavation and post-excavation assessment of 'The Old Shops Site', Mill Street, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST1008

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An archaeological evaluation of land off Northfield Avenue, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1009 A post-excavation assessment of the excavations at land off Northfield Avenue, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Interpretation)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

EST1075 Archaeological buildings recording at Abbey Farm, Rocester (Event - Survey)

EST1367 An archaeological watching brief at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1664 An archaeological evaluation at the Old Police House, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: Project No. 1480)

EST1836 An archaeological watching brief on land at the Old Police House, Mill Street, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 01804 - MST1796 Site Name Necked Beaker, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

01804 - MST1796 Necked Beaker, Rocester Find Spot A necked beaker of Bronze Age date, found at Rocester in 1939.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (NEOLITHIC - 4000 BC to 2351 BC) Evidence FIND

Description and Sources

Description

ARTEFACT IN 1939 A NECKED BEAKER WAS FOUND DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT ROCESTER <1><2>.

Sources

Watching Brief Report: R. Krakowicz (Birmingham Universiry Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.

(1) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). (2) Serial: University of Keele. 1964. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 4 (1964). 'An Archaeological Gazetteer of Staffordshire: Part 1' by A.J.H. Gunstone, page 32 Location National Grid Reference SK 105 390 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 01804 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Associated Finds

FST806 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

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EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1007 An archaeological evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST692 An archaeological watching brief at land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02176 - MST2167 Site Name Toll House, Rocester 02176 - MST2167 Documentary evidence for the site of a toll house in the mid 18th century. PRN Number Toll House, Rocester Site Name Record Type Monument Monument Types and Dates TOLL HOUSE (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1547 AD to 1899 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

TOLL HOUSE. TOLL HOUSE MARKED ON TITHE MAP. <1>

Sources

(1) Index: Unknown. 1848. Rocester Parish Tithe Map (1848) - Index. ? No. 294 ('Toll Bar House') Location National Grid Reference SK 1042 3922 (point) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02176 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02177 - MST2168 Site Name Canal Wharf and Warehouse, Caldon Canal, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02177 - MST2168 Canal Wharf and Warehouse, Caldon Canal, Monument Rocester

A canal basin and warehouse on the Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal west of Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

CANAL BASIN (INDUSTRIAL - 1811 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

CANAL FEATURE. CANAL WHARF AND WAREHOUSE MARKED ON TITHE MAP.<1>

Sources

(1) Index: Unknown. 1848. Rocester Parish Tithe Map (1848) - Index. ? No. 362 ('Wharf and Warehouse') Location National Grid Reference SK 1018 3913 (point) SK13NW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02177 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

05166 Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal Geographical (Stramshall to Crumpwood)

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02178 - MST2169 Site Name Lime Kilns, West of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02178 - MST2169 Lime Kilns, West of Rocester Monument

Dcoumentary evidence for the site of two lime kilns on the Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal (west of Rocester) in the early 19th century.

Monument Types and Dates

LIME KILN (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1547 AD to 1899 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

LIME KILN: TWO LIMEKILNS SHOWN ON TITHE MAP.<1>

Sources

(1) Index: Unknown. 1848. Rocester Parish Tithe Map (1848) - Index. No. 363 ('Limekilns') Location National Grid Reference SK 1017 3910 (point) SK13NW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02178 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention) EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02179 - MST2170 Site Name Fishpond, North-East of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02179 - MST2170 Fishpond, North-East of Rocester Monument A fishpond marked on the Tithe map of Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

FISHPOND (Unknown date) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

FISHPOND: FISHPOND MARKED ON TITHE MAP. <1>

Sources

(1) Index: Unknown. 1848. Rocester Parish Tithe Map (1848) - Index. ? No. 522 or No. 830 ('Fishpond') Location National Grid Reference SK 1138 3990 (point) SK13NW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02179 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02202 - MST2193 Site Name Prehistoric Flint, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02202 - MST2193 Prehistoric Flint, Rocester Find Spot A Prehistoric flint blade found at Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (Early Mesolithic to Middle Bronze Age - 10000 BC? to 1001 BC?) Evidence FIND

Description and Sources

Description

ARTEFACT PREHISTORIC STRUCK FLINT BLADE WITH ONE WORKED EDGE AND PROXIMAL END TRUNCATED. EXACT FINDSPOT WITHIN ROCESTER NOT KNOWN <1>.

Sources

Watching Brief Report: R. Krakowicz (Birmingham Universiry Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.

(1) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). (1982) (2) Index: Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit. Card Index (Stoke-on-Trent City Museum Field Archaeology Unit). K 228.23 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 10 39 (point) SK13NW Point

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02202 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds

FST929

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BLADE (Early Mesolithic to Middle Bronze Age - 10000 BC? to 1001 FLINT BC?)

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1007 An archaeological evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST692 An archaeological watching brief at land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02251 - MST2241 Site Name Tutbury Mill, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02251 - MST2241 Tutbury Mill, Rocester Monument

A listed, water powered corn and fulling mill bought by Richard Arkwright circa 1782. The mill was enlarged 1782-3 when it operated as a corn and cotton mill. The water wheels were replaced by turbines and a beam engine circa 1833. The former mill pond lies to the north.

Monument Types and Dates

WATERMILL (Built, POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD to 1799 AD)

Evidence EXTANT BUILDING CORN MILL ((pre) Georgian - 1781 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE FULLING MILL (Built, (pre) Georgian - 1781 AD)

Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE COTTON MILL (Enlarged, Georgian - 1782 AD to 1783 AD)

Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

WATER MILL: WATER POWERED CORN AND FULLING MILL, ENLARGED AND CONVERTED BY RICHARD ARKWRIGHT CIRCA 1782 TO A CORN MILL AND COTTON MANUFACTORY. IN 1832 THE MILL CONTAINED 133 CARDING MACHINES AND 7,151 SPINDLES. CIRCA 1876 TWO WATER TURBINES REPLACED THE WHEELS AND THESE REMAINED IN USE UNTIL 1943. BEAM ENGINE INSTALLED CIRCA 1833. <1>

Tutbury Mill, Rocester was built by and associated with Richard Arkwright, a late 18th century industrialist. The mill has seven distinct phases of construction beginning with Arkwright's Mill (built in 1781) and ending with 20th century alterations and additions. (SB, 17-Oct-2008) <3>

The buildings of Tutbury Mill were recorded prior to plans to convert them into educational buildings for the JCB Academy. (HC 21/10/2008) <4>

Sources

(1) Written: R. Sherlock. Unknown. Notes on Industrial Archaeology - Water Mills. (2) Written: Robert Sherlock (and others). c1985. Staffordshire Mills Survey. (3) Serial: CBA West Midlands (Sheena Payne - Editor). 2006. West Midlands Archaeology 49 (2006). 'Rocester, Tutbury Mill' by Shane Kelleher (Birmingham Archaeology), page 71

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(4) Building Recording Report: Blaire Poole (L-P Archaeology). 2008. Historic Building Report of Tutbury Mill Rocester.. Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1128 3923 (MBR: 67m by 68m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/170 Tutbury Mill Active DST555 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 02251 Active Former Primary Record Number - 11523 Revoked Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

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PRN Number 02251 - MST2241 Site Name Tutbury Mill, Rocester

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1873 An historic building recording of Tutbury Mill. (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded zMonFullWithDesigLegDe Report generated by HBSMR from exeGesIS SDM Ltd Page 20

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PRN Number 02291 - MST2281 Site Name Rocester Mill / Podmore's Mill

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02291 - MST2281 Rocester Mill / Podmore's Mill Monument A listed late 19th century cotton mill of three storeys.

Monument Types and Dates

WATERMILL (Built, (between) Victorian - 1865 AD to 1899 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

WATER MILL. MAP SHOWS MILL AT ROCESTER. <1>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. Pre 1972. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 National Grid Series. Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 10618 39277 (MBR: 16m by 22m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Dispersed Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 02291 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Former Primary Record Number - 11520 Conservation Area - 022/023 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/165 Rocester Podmore's Mill Active Active Active Revoked Active Active DST5708 DST550 Related Monuments 50808 Mill Race and Weir, Podmore's Mill, Rocester Geographical Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02533 - MST2523 Site Name Cropmark Features, Rocester

02533 - MST2523 Cropmark Features, Rocester Monument

Linear features, ring ditches and a pit alignment, identified as cropmarks to the south of Rocester. Of possible late Prehistoric or Roman date.

Monument Types and Dates

LINEAR FEATURE (Early Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 42 AD?) Evidence CROPMARK

RING DITCH (Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 701 BC) Evidence CROPMARK

PIT ALIGNMENT (Late Bronze Age to ROMAN - 1000 BC to 409 AD) Evidence CROPMARK

Description and Sources

Description

Cropmarks on photography in the Cambridge Aerial Survey Collection. <1>

Two of three ring ditches on aerial photographs by J. Pickering (see also PRN 02534 for double-ditched ring ditch feature). A pit alignment and linear feature are also visible. <2> <3>

Sources

Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. (1) Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University. Ongoing. Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photographs (CUCAP). ES:4505:534 (Cllr. R.A. Hirst, 21-Oct-1982) (2) Aerial Photograph: J. Pickering (National Monuments Record). 1970s-1990s. Oblique Aerial Photograph Collection (J. Pickering). SK1038/1 & SK1038/3 - 25-Jul-1979 (Copies held by the HER) (3) Aerial Photograph: J. Pickering (National Monuments Record). 1970s-1990s. Oblique Aerial Photograph Collection (J. Pickering). SK1138/1 -06-Jul-1984 (Copy held by the HER) Location

National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1089 3869 (MBR: 389m by 388m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 02533 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

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PRN Number 02533 - MST2523 Site Name Cropmark Features, Rocester

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 02534 - MST2524 Site Name Ring Ditch, South of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02534 - MST2524 Ring Ditch, South of Rocester Monument

A double ditched ring ditch identified on aerial photographs to the south of Rocester. Still visible as a cropmark feature in 2006.

Monument Types and Dates

RING DITCH (Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 701 BC) Evidence CROPMARK

ROUND BARROW? (Late Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 701 BC) Evidence CROPMARK

Description and Sources

Description

Cropmarks on photograph in the Cambridge Aerial Survey Collection. <1>

One of three ring ditches identified on aerial photograph (see also PRN 02533). With possible double ditch. Possibly a barrow?. <2>

Still visible on recent aerial photography. (SB, 05-Sept-2011) <3>

Sources

(1) Aerial Photograph: Cambridge University. Ongoing. Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photographs (CUCAP). ES 4505:534 (Cllr. R.A. Hirst, 21-Oct-1982) (2) Aerial Photograph: J. Pickering (National Monuments Record). 1970s-1990s. Oblique Aerial Photograph Collection (J. Pickering). SK1038/1 and SK 1038/3 - 25-Jul-1979 (Copies held in the HER) (3) Aerial Photograph: 2006. Aerial photosurvey of Staffordshire - 2006. Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1095 3865 (MBR: 56m by 55m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02534

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Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded zMonFullWithDesigLegDe Report generated by HBSMR from exeGesIS SDM Ltd Page 24

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PRN Number 02548 - MST2538 Site Name Rocester / Rowecestre (Settlement)

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

02548 - MST2538 Rocester / Rowecestre (Settlement) Place

A settlement recorded in Domesday Survey of 1086. Excavations have revealed evidence of settlement here from the Roman period onwards (see PRN 01803).

Monument Types and Dates

SETTLEMENT (SAXON - 410 AD to 1065 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE MARKET ((between) MEDIEVAL to POST MEDIEVAL - 1283 AD to 1499 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

SETTLEMENT. 18 VILLAGERS AND 10 SMALLHOLDERS WITH 9 PLOUGHS IN 1086. <1>

MILL MARKET IN 1283. FOR ROMAN ROCESTER SEE PRN 01803.

A market was granted by Rocester Abbey in 1283. The market was hald on Thursday, (RB 11-09-07) <4>

Sources

Monograph: I.M. Ferris L. Bevan & R. Cuttler (B'ham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2000. The

Excavation of a Romano-British Shrine at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire. Evaluation Report: Catherine Mould (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1996. An Archaeological Evaluation at Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire 1996.

Excavation Report: Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit. 2000. 'The Old Shops Site' Mill Street,

Rocester, Staffordshire: A Post-Excavation Assessment and Research Design. Watching Brief Report: R. Krakowicz (Birmingham Universiry Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.

Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002..

Evaluation Report: Kirsty Nichol (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1998. An Archaeological

Evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. Evaluation Report: Catherine Mould (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1996. An Archaeological Evaluation of Land Adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire.

Evaluation Report: Alex Jones & Richard Cuttler (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1995.

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An Archaeological Evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. Evaluation Report: I. M. Ferris and A. E. Jones (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1990. An Archaeological Evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire.

Evaluation Report: I. M. Ferris. 1989. An Archaeological Evaluation at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire.

(1) Published Book: William I - Translated Alison Hawkins & Alex Rumble. 1086/1976. Domesday Book 24: Staffordshire (Phillimore Translation). 1:17 (2) Desk Based Assessment Report: Steve Litherland (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1991. A Thematic History of the Staffordshire Parish of Rocester from Doomsday to the Present. 3D (3) Survey Report: L.R. Jones & S.L. Litherland (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1991. A Landscape Survey of Rocester Parish: First Interim Report. (4) Serial: University of Keele. 1971. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 11 (1971). 'The Markets of Medieval Staffordshire' by D. M. Palliser & A. C Pinnock, p51 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 109 393 (point) SK13NW Point

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PRN Number 02548 - MST2538 Site Name Rocester / Rowecestre (Settlement)

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 02548 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST117 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1006 An archaeological evaluation at Orton's Pasture, Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire (1995). (Event Intervention)

EST1015 An archaeological evaluation at Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1016 An archaeological excavation at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1011 An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST1007 An archaeological evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST1012 An archaeological excavation and post-excavation assessment of 'The Old Shops Site', Mill Street, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

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EST692 An archaeological watching brief at land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 03753 - MST3524 Site Name 67a High Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

03753 - MST3524 67a High Street, Rocester Monument

A timber-framed building of possible medieval origin on the High Street in Rocester. The building has surviving cruck blades with wattle and daub infill.

Monument Types and Dates

BLADE (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) CRUCK (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) CRUCK HOUSE (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD)

Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Main Building DAUB Material Main Building TIMBER

Material Main Building WATTLE Material

Description and Sources

Description

CRUCK: SINGLE PAIR OF CRUCK BLADES, WITH WATTLE & DAUB INFILL, HEAVILY SMOKE- BLACKENED, NOW VISIBLE IN ATTIC OF 67a, HIGH ST. <1>.

Sources

(1) Verbal communication: R.A. Meeson (Staffordshire County Council). 1980 - 2000. Comments on sites in Staffordshire by R.A. Meeson. October 1985 Location National Grid Reference SK 1090 3935 (point) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 03753 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded

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Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST345 (Event - Survey)

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 04527 - MST4191 Site Name Enclosure, Woodseat, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

04527 - MST4191 Enclosure, Woodseat, Rocester Monument

A large rectangular enclosure on the hillside over looking the River Dove. The enclosure was originally interpreted as a possible moated site however the narrowness and situation of it may indicate a different function (for example as a stock enclosure).

Monument Types and Dates

ENCLOSURE (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD? to 1485 AD?) Evidence EARTHWORK HOLLOW WAY (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD? to 1485 AD?) Evidence EARTHWORK RIDGE AND FURROW (POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD? to 1799 AD?) Evidence EARTHWORK

(Alternate Type) CATTLE PEN? (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD? to 1485 AD?) Evidence CONJECTURAL EVIDENCE Evidence EARTHWORK

(Former Type) MOAT? (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence CONJECTURAL EVIDENCE Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

Enclosure: Possible moated site. <1>

A large rectangular enclosure on the hillside over looking the River Dove. The western (upslope) and eastern (downslope) sides seem to be defined by hollow ways. Possible tracks on the south and north which seem to be crossed by (and therefore probably pre-dating) plough ridges (although these are not thought to be medieval). Not considered to be a moated site on the grounds of the situation and narrowness of the ditches. Possibly a stock enclosure? <2>

Sources

(1) Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1963. 1963 Aerial Photography. 7449 (12-Jun-1963) (2) Aerial Photograph: Geonex. 1990. 1990 Aerial Photography. 08-May-1992 Location

National Grid Reference Centroid SK 0975 3872 (MBR: 262m by 260m) SK03NE Dispersed

Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 04527 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded PRN Number 05166 - MST4701 Site Name Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal (Stramshall to Crumpwood)

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PRN Number Site Name Record Type 05166 - MST4701 Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal (Stramshall to Monument Crumpwood)

Part of the former route of a canal, which was built between 1808 and 1811. The canal had closed by 1849 to make way for the Churnet Valley Railway. At Woodseat part of the canal was transformed into an ornamental lake (see PRN 40316).

Monument Types and Dates

CANAL (INDUSTRIAL - 1811 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

Canal: Tenders advertised for a canal from Uttoxeter to Froghall on 8th July 1802. It was built between 1808 and 1811 and opened on 3rd September 1811. The canal closed to make way for the Churnet Valley Railway which opened in 1849. <1>

An ornamental lake was formed out of part of the disused Uttoxeter Branch Canal at Woodseat. (SB, 31-Jan- 2006) <2>

Sources

(1) Serial: University of Keele. 1963. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 3 (1963). 'The Froghall-Uttoxeter Canal' by A.E. Dodd & E.M. Dodd (page 59ff) (2) Digital Archive: Staffordshire Past Track Web Site. 1920s-1940s. Woodseat, Rocester - Black and White and Sepia Photographs and Descriptions - Extract from Internet Website www.staffspasttrack.org.uk (2006). P.2003.1.206 (37/13526) - Woodseat Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 0937 3941 (MBR: 1661m by 6735m) SK03NE Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Denstone, Staffordshire Moorlands District

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 05166 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

40316 Woodseat Park Geographical 02156 Canal Wharf, Denstone Geographical

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02177 Canal Wharf and Warehouse, Caldon Canal, Geographical

Rocester 01226 Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal Chronological (Crumpwood to Froghall) 02171 Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal Chronological (Uttoxeter to Stramshall)

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1292 Crumpwood Weir Site Visit (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 05167 - MST4702 Site Name Littlechester to Chesterton Roman Road

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

05167 - MST4702 Littlechester to Chesterton Roman Road Monument Part of the possible course of a Roman road between Littlechester and Chesterton. (see also PRNs 01227 and 05168)

Monument Types and Dates

ROAD (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

Road: Part of the possible course of a Roman Road. (see also PRNs 01227 and 05168). <1>

Sources

(1) Serial: University of Keele. 1964. North Staffordshire Journal of Field Studies Volume 4 (1964). 'An Archaeological Gazetteer of Staffordshire: Part 1' by A.J.H. Gunstone, page 32ff Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 0822 3894 (MBR: 3875m by 437m) SK03NE Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Croxden, East Staffordshire Borough Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 05167 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

01227 Littlechester to Chesterton Roman Road Chronological 05168 Littlechester to Chesterton Roman Road Chronological

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities - None recorded

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 05484 - MST5018 Site Name Site, Rocester. 05484 - MST5018 An unclassified site of unknown date which has no relation to Roman Rocester. PRN Number Site, Rocester. Site Name Record Type Monument Monument Types and Dates SITE (Unknown date)

Description and Sources

Description

SITE UNCLASS 1997 EVALUATION FOUND NO FEATURES AND ONLY ROMAN POT WAS DUE TO MANURING. SO ROMAN ROCESTER DID NOT EXTEND THIS FAR WEST.<1>

Sources

Drawn: Adrian Scruby (Forest Enterprise). 2000. Adrian Scruby Survey of Cannock Chase: Site inventory and Location Maps. Watching Brief Report: R. Krakowicz (Birmingham Universiry Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.

(1) Evaluation Report: Kirsty Nichol (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 1998. An Archaeological Evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. 15G Location

National Grid Reference

SK 1084 3903 (point) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 05484 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005

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An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1007 An archaeological evaluation off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

EST692 An archaeological watching brief at land off Riversfield Drive, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 08848 - MST5168 Site Name St Michael's Church, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08848 - MST5168 St Michael's Church, Rocester Monument A listed parish church of 13th century origin, although mostly rebuilt in 1870-1872 by Ewan Christian.

Monument Types and Dates

CEMETERY (Norman to POST MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1539 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

CHURCH (Norman to MEDIEVAL - 1200 AD to 1299 AD) Evidence ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

CHURCH (Victorian - 1870 AD to 1872 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

PLAQUE (Post-1914 - 1914 AD to 1918 AD) Evidence EXTANT STRUCTURE Main Building MARBLE

Material

Description and Sources

Description

CHURCH: CHURCH SUPPOSEDLY C12 FOUNDATION AND CONTAINING C13 FABRIC.

CHURCH: PRESENT BUILDING HAS SOME C16 FABRIC, BUT IS MOSTLY C19. SOME UNCERTAINTY IF THERE WERE A SEPARATE ABBEY CHURCH. CEMETERY: MEDIEVAL CEMETERY. IT MAY HAVE EXTENDED S ONTO SCHEDULED AREA. <1>

An ornate marble tablet was erected in memeory of Charles Campbell Hartley: 2nd Lieutenant 63rd Battery, Royal Field Artilliery, who died at Meerut, India on 11th November 1912 from the result of an accident while on parade aged 23 years.The tablet was erected by Mr. Hartley's family and friends. The tablet is flanked by an ornate and mosaic frame, which is then mounted onto a black coloured pattress. The tablet has an overall foliate mosaic design, where the the frame has a scroll and leaf foliate design carved into it. The inscription on the tablet reads as follows: IN MEMORY OF/ CHARLES CAMPBELL/ HARTLEY/ 2ND LIEUT 63RD BATTERY/ ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY/ DIED AT/ MEERUT INDIA/ NOVEMBER 11TH 1912/ FROM THE RESULT OF AN/ ACCIDENT ON PARADE/ AGED 23 YEARS/ THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD/ HATH TAKEN AWAY BLESSED/ BE THE NAME OF THE LORD/ ERECTED BY RELATIVES/ AND FRIENDS. The date that the teblet was erected is unknown, through it still remains in good condition. <1> RC 01/03/2011

Sources

(1) Index: United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials (UKNIWM). Ongoing. United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials (UKNIWM) - Staffordshire. UKNIWM Ref: 38288 Location

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National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1116 3937 (MBR: 31m by 17m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester DST5708Active Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/160 Church of St Michael DST545 Active

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PRN Number 08848 - MST5168 Site Name St Michael's Church, Rocester

Primary Record Number - 08848 Active Ecclesiatical Use Active Active Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 20219 - MST5489 Site Name Ridge and Furrow

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

20219 - MST5489 Ridge and Furrow Monument The earthwork remains of medieval or later ridge and furrow, identified on aerial photographs from 1963.

Monument Types and Dates

RIDGE AND FURROW (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

Ridge and furrow identified on aerial photography. <1>

Sources

(1) Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1963. 1963 Aerial Photography. Run 33 - 7449 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1003 3987 (MBR: 526m by 646m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 20219 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 40257 - MST6362 Site Name Landscape Park, Barrowhill, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

40257 - MST6362 Landscape Park, Barrowhill, Rocester Monument A landscape park around Barrowhill House, probably established in the late 18th or early 19th century.

Monument Types and Dates

LANDSCAPE PARK (Established, (between) Georgian to INDUSTRIAL - 1765 AD to 1834 AD) Evidence BOTANICAL FEATURE? Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

Landscape Park: A landscaped area around Barrowhill. <1> <2>

The area of parkland has not been built over. <3>

The extent of the park is depicted on early-mid 19th century 1" Ordnance Survey mapping indicating that it was extant by this time. (SB, 20-Sept-2011) <4>

Sources

Evaluation Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2000. Dales Gap Farm, Barrow Hill, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Evaluation.

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XX. S.E. (1884) (2) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.E. (1887) (3) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. c1980. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 National Grid Series. (4) Cartographic: David & Charles (publisher). 1970. Ordnance Survey 1834-1836 1" maps. Sheet 34 - Stafford Location

National Grid Reference

SK 1094 4034 (point) SK14SW

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 40257

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Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1010 An archaeologiacl evaluation at Dales Gap Farm, Barrow Hill, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 40295 - MST6399 Site Name Rocester Abbey Garden 40295 - MST6399 The scheduled remains of Rocester Abbey Garden. PRN Number Rocester Abbey Garden Site Name Record Type Monument Monument Types and Dates FORMAL GARDEN (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1547 AD to 1899 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

FORMAL GARDEN: AREA AS OF SITE OF ROCESTER ABBEY (SCHEDULED MONUMENT, PRN 00083, AREA ALSO ROMAN SITE PRN 01803). <1>

Sources

(1) Verbal communication: Chris Wardle (Staffordshire County Council). up to 2004. Observations by a member of the Historic Environment Team, Staffordshire County Council. 1990 Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 1112 3930 (point) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Scheduled Monument - ST066 Rocester Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman Town Active Active DST5708 DST5765 Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 40295 Active Related Monuments 00083 Rocester Abbey Geographical

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention) EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 40316 - MST6420 Site Name Woodseat Park

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

40316 - MST6420 Woodseat Park Monument

A landscaped area or park around Woodseat, the extent of which is defined on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1901.

Monument Types and Dates

LANDSCAPE PARK (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1547 AD to 1899 AD) ORNAMENTAL LAKE (Constructed, (post) INDUSTRIAL - 1811 AD)

Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

LANDSCAPE PARK. AREA AROUND WOODSEAT. <1> NOT BUILT OVER (OS)

(31-Jan-2006) An ornamental lake was formed out of part of the disused Uttoxeter Branch Canal at Woodseat. <2>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.W. (1901) (2) Digital Archive: Staffordshire Past Track Web Site. 1920s-1940s. Woodseat, Rocester - Black and White and Sepia Photographs and Descriptions - Extract from Internet Website www.staffspasttrack.org.uk (2006). P2003.1.206 (37/13526) Location

National Grid Reference

SK 09660 38420 (point) SK03NE

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 40316 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

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05166 Uttoxeter Branch of the Caldon Canal Geographical (Stramshall to Crumpwood) 50809 Woodseat House, Rocester Geographical 50810 Outbuildings, Woodseat House, Rocester Geographical 50811 Woodseat Lodge, Rocester Geographical 50812 Icehouse, Woodseat, Rocester Geographical

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 05601 - MST6535 Site Name Pillbox, North of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

05601 - MST6535 Pillbox, North of Rocester Monument

A Second World War hexagonal concrete pillbox, set in a shallow ditch a the side of a hedge line. Turf covering on the roof may be the remains of original camouflage.

Monument Types and Dates

PILLBOX (Constructed, (between) Post-1914 - 1940 AD to 1941 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

PILLBOX: HEXAGONAL PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) IN HEDGE LINE JUST N OF ROCESTER AND 120M FROM DOVE.<1>

(SB, 31-Jan-2006) A type 24 concrete pillbox, which is set in a shallow, dry ditch at the side of a hedgerow. An area of turf growing on the roof of the pillbox represents the possible remains of original camouflage. The pillbox was constructed in the period 1940-1941 and formed part of Western Command Stop Line Number 5. <2>

Sources

(1) Survey Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2001. Defence of Britain Survey. 6016 (2) Survey Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2001. Defence of Britain Survey. S6016 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 11085 39792 (MBR: 26m by 26m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 05601 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 05599 - MST6567 Site Name Pillbox, North-west of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

05599 - MST6567 Pillbox, North-west of Rocester Monument

A Second World War hexagonal concrete Type 24 pillbox. It is now within the grounds of the JCB Factory, on the edge of woodland and looking towards the road. There is a camouflage scheme painted on the outside of the box, although this is thought to have been done post-war.

Monument Types and Dates

PILLBOX (Constructed, (between) Post-1914 - 1940 AD to 1941 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

PILLBOX. HEXAGONAL PILLBOX (TYPE FW2/24) ON RISING GROUND W OF BRIDGE OVER CHURNET.<1>

NOW IN GROUNDS OF JRB FACTORY. ON EDGE OF A WOOD LOOKING TOWARDS ROAD & BRIDGE.<2>

(SB, 31-Jan-2006) The concrete pillbox constructed between 1940 and 1941. There is a camouflage scheme painted on the outside of the pillbox, although it is thought that this may have been done post-war. <3>

Sources

(1) Survey Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2001. Defence of Britain Survey. S6017 (2) Verbal communication: Chris Wardle (Staffordshire County Council). 2000. Observation of Pillboxes in Staffordshire by a member of the Historic Environment Section in 2000.. August 2000 (3) Desk Based Assessment Report: John Samuels Archaeological Consultants. 2002. A Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment of The Featherstone and Brinsford Major Development Area, Staffordshire. S6017 (see print out) Location National Grid Reference SK 10560 40020 (point) SK14SW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 05599 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

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Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention) EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 11510 - MST8503 Site Name Rocester Bridge

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

11510 - MST8503 Rocester Bridge Monument

A listed mid 19th century ashlar road bridge, comprising of a single arch spanning the River Dove on the county boundary between Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Monument Types and Dates

BRIDGE (INDUSTRIAL to Victorian - 1825 AD to 1875 AD) Evidence STRUCTURE

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1154 3918 (MBR: 37m by 23m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Bridges Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Bridges Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Bridges Staffordshire County Council Buildings - Bridges Primary Record Number - 11510 Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/149 Rocester Bridge Dispersed Active Active Active Active Active Active Active DST5708 DST543 Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 11515 - MST8509 Site Name Milepost, Ashbourne Road, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

11515 - MST8509 Milepost, Ashbourne Road, Rocester Monument

A listed late 19th century cast iron milepost, which gives distances to Ellastone, Ashbourne, Rocester and Uttoxeter. The milepost was identified as missing in 2004.

Monument Types and Dates

MILEPOST (Constructed, Victorian - 1893 AD) Evidence EXTANT STRUCTURE? Main Building CAST IRON

Material Description and Sources Description The milepost is dated to 1893. (SB, 20-Sept-2011) <2>

Sources

(1) Written: John Higgins (The Milestone Society). 2000. Staffordshire Milestones (and Canal Milestones, Boundary Markers and Guide Posts). Milestone No. ST/ROC/01 (2) Verbal communication: John Higgins (The Milestone Society). 2011. Comments and observations on various sites in the Churnet Valley. Location National Grid Reference SK 1078 3998 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/155 Milepost at NGR SK 1074 3992 Active DST544 Other Statuses and Cross-References Staffordshire County Council Buildings - Mileposts and Markers Active Primary Record Number - 11515 Active Development Services Directorate Buildings (0) - Mileposts and Markers Active Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Mileposts and Markers Active Development Services Directorate Buildings (0) - Mileposts and Markers Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations Charles Lathe, Tipton Manufacturer

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PRN Number 08851 - MST8513 Site Name Dove Lane Farm Cottage, Dove Lane, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08851 - MST8513 Dove Lane Farm Cottage, Dove Lane, Rocester Building

An listed 17th century cottage of timber-framed construction with brick infill panels and a tiled roof. There is an inglenook fireplace on the southern side of the central room and a Victorian cast iron fireplace on the northern side of the south room.

Monument Types and Dates

HOUSE (Built, (between) POST MEDIEVAL - 1600 AD to 1699 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building TILE

Material Main Building TIMBER Material INGLENOOK (POST MEDIEVAL - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded

Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 1116 3949 (point) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/162 Rocester Dove Lane Farm Cottage Active Active DST5708 DST547 Primary Record Number - 08851 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 08850 - MST8514 Site Name The Old Vicarage, Dove Lane, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08850 - MST8514 The Old Vicarage, Dove Lane, Rocester Building A listed vicarage of mid 18th century date. The house is of red brick with a hipped tiled roof.

Monument Types and Dates

VICARAGE (Built, (between) Georgian - 1735 AD to 1764 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building BRICK

Material Main Building TILE Material

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 1115 3943 (point) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/163 Rocester The Old Vicarage Active Active DST5708 DST548 Primary Record Number - 08850 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 08849 - MST8515 Site Name Churnet Bridge and Causeway, High Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08849 - MST8515 Churnet Bridge and Causeway, High Street, Monument Rocester

A listed early 19th century hump-back bridge of dressed stone construction, with three semi-circular arches spanning the River Churnet.

Monument Types and Dates ARCH BRIDGE (INDUSTRIAL to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1850 AD) Evidence STRUCTURE Description and Sources Sources - None recorded Description - None recorded Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 10582 39290 (MBR: 56m by 16m) SK13NW Dispersed Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Bridges Development Services Directorate Buildings (4) - Bridges Staffordshire County Council Buildings - Bridges Development Services Directorate Buildings (5) - Bridges Primary Record Number - 08849 Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/164 Churnet Bridge and Causeway to West Related Monuments - None Recorded Active Active Active Active Active Active Active DST5708 DST549 Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 13086 - MST8516 Site Name Rose Cottage, 50 High Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type 13086 - MST8516 Rose Cottage, 50 High Street, Rocester Building

A listed 17th century timber-framed cottage with brick infilling an a tiled roof. Internally there is a kingpost truss roof and an inglenook fireplace.

Monument Types and Dates

INGLENOOK (POST MEDIEVAL - 1600 AD to 1699 AD) KING POST (POST MEDIEVAL - 1600 AD to 1699 AD) TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (Built, (between) POST MEDIEVAL - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)

Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building TILE Material Main Building TIMBER

Material

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 1082 3933 (point) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/166 Rocester No 50 (Rose Cottage) Active Active DST5708 DST551 Primary Record Number - 13086 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 11521 - MST8517 Site Name 58 High Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

11521 - MST8517 58 High Street, Rocester Building A listed late 18th century house of red brick construction with a tiled roof.

Monument Types and Dates

HOUSE (Built, (between) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1799 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building BRICK

Material Main Building TILE Material

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location National Grid Reference SK 1086 3933 (point) SK13NW Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/167 No 58 Active DST552 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 11521 Active Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 08854 - MST8518 Site Name Millholme, Mill Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08854 - MST8518 Millholme, Mill Street, Rocester Building

A listed early 19th century house with later alterations. The house is of red brick with a low pitched, hipped, concrete tile roof. The house was built for the Manager of Tutbury Mill and documented as being complete in 1831.

Monument Types and Dates

MANAGERS HOUSE ((Circa) INDUSTRIAL - 1831 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded

Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1124 3919 (MBR: 22m by 18m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Other Statuses and Cross-References Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 08854 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/168 Millholme Related Monuments - None Recorded Dispersed Active Active Active Active DST5708 DST553 Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 11522 - MST8519 Site Name Coach House, North-east of Millholme, Mill Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

11522 - MST8519 Coach House, North-east of Millholme, Mill Street, Building Rocester

A listed former coach house of early 19th century date. The two-storey coach house is of red brick with a hipped slate roof.

Monument Types and Dates

COACH HOUSE ((Circa) INDUSTRIAL - 1831 AD?) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1124 3920 (MBR: 12m by 14m) SK13NW Dispersed Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Conservation Area - 022/023 Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/169 Rocester Former Coach House immediately northeast of Millholme Active Active DST5708 DST554 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 11522 Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 08852 - MST8520 Site Name Banks Farmhouse, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

08852 - MST8520 Banks Farmhouse, Rocester Building A listed early 18th century farmhouse of red brick, L-shaped in plan with an octagonal tower.

Monument Types and Dates

FARMHOUSE (Built, (between) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1750 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building BRICK

Material Main Building TILE Material

Description and Sources

Description - None recorded Sources - None recorded

Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 0991 3895 (point) SK03NE Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations Designations, Statuses and Scoring Listed Building (II*) - 0404/08/171 Banks Farmhouse Active DST541 Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 08852 Active Related Monuments Banks Farm, Rocester 52944 Finds -None recorded Geographical

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 14280 - MST11053 Site Name Queens Arms Hotel, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

14280 - MST11053 Queens Arms Hotel, Rocester Building

An extant Grade II Listed Building built at a probable date between 1486 - 1799. A second house was built between 1750 - 1799 and was converted to its current form at some time between 1800 - 1999.

Monument Types and Dates

HOUSE (Built, (at some time) POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD? to 1799 AD?) Evidence ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENT

HOUSE (Built, (between) Georgian - 1750 AD to 1799 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building BRICK

Material Main Building TILE Material PUBLIC HOUSE (Converted, (at some time) INDUSTRIAL to Post-War - 1800 AD? to 1999 AD?) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

(26/7/02) 12 new dwellings built on land immediately to the north of the Public House in 1996. A watching brief conducted during groundworks found evidence of a north-south aligned ditch, and other east-west aligned cut features, which contained Roman and medieval pottery. <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. Location National Grid Reference SK 1095 3946 (point) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Listed Building (II) - 0404/10/10000 Queens Arms Hotel Active DST542 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 14280 Active Listed Building Volume Number - 0404 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005

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An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

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PRN Number 50025 - MST11121 Site Name Possible Pit, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50025 - MST11121 Possible Pit, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester Monument Possible pit, identified as a V-shaped cut of unknown dimensions seen during a watching brief on groundworks on land situated off Ashbourne Road and to the north of the Queen's Arms Public House, Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

PIT (Roman, (Circa) ROMAN - 138 AD to 161 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK Description and Sources Description

(26/7/02) Feature F500: Possible pit, identified as a V-shaped cut with one fill containing small amounts of Roman pottery, animal bone, fired clay, and part of a 1st century AD copper alloy fibula brooch in a good state of preservation. The foundation trench was not extended to further assess the nature, dimensions and contents of the feature. Evidence recovered during similar groundworks across the site were generally of a mid-2nd century AD date, suggesting activity contemporary with the third fort at Rocester, situated to the east [p 3-4; 8]. <1>

Sources (1) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1096 3951 (MBR: 10m by 10m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Designations, Statuses and Scoring Point Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Record Entry Status (Single source) Primary Record Number - 50025 Related Monuments - None Recorded Active Active Associated Finds BROOCH (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD)FST1357 COPPER ALLOY

Associated Events/Activities EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1011 An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

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PRN Number 50026 - MST11122 Site Name Ditch, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50026 - MST11122 Ditch, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester Monument The near terminal end of a U-shaped ditch aligned NW-SE, seen during a watching brief on groundworks on land situated off Ashbourne Road and to the north of the Queen's Arms Public House, Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

DITCH (Roman, (Circa) ROMAN - 138 AD to 161 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

(26/7/02) Feature F507: Non-symmetrical U-shaped ditch, aligned north-west/south-east. Differences in depth between opposing cross-sections of the ditch suggested the feature was rapidly shallowing-out where seen, terminating to the south. The ditch contained one fill which included sherds of Roman pottery. Evidence recovered during similar groundworks across the site were generally of a mid-2nd century date, suggesting activity contemporary with the third fort at Rocester, situated to the east [p 5; 8]. <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. Location National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1100 3953 (MBR: 10m by 10m) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Record Entry Status (Single source) Active Primary Record Number - 50026 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1011 An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50027 - MST11123 Site Name Ditch Feature, Off Ashbourne Road, Rocester

50027 - MST11123 Ditch Feature, Off Ashbourne Road, Rocester Monument

Several sections of V-shaped ditch aligned north-south, seen during a watching brief on ground works on land off Ashbourne Road and to the north of the Queen's Arms Public House, Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

DITCH (Roman, (between) ROMAN to MEDIEVAL - 43 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

(26/7/02) Feature F506/505/503: Various sections of what was concluded to be the same V-shaped linear ditch, aligned north-south. The ditch varied in width, between 1.6m - 2m, and its full depth and profile were not ascertained. It contained between one and three fills which included Roman and medieval pottery, and was interpreted as either of Roman date and backfilled in the proceeding period, or dug in the medieval period in an area where residual Roman sherds were present [p 4; 7-8] <1>

Sources (1) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. Location National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1099 3951 (MBR: 2m by 31m) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Record Entry Status (Single source) Active Primary Record Number - 50027 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1011 An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50028 - MST11124 Site Name Ditch Terminal, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50028 - MST11124 Ditch Terminal, Land off Ashbourne Road, Rocester Monument

Terminal end and short section of a U-shaped ditch aligned NE-SE, seen during a watching brief on groundworks on land situated off Ashbourne Road and to the north of the Queen's Arms Public House, Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

DITCH (Roman, (Circa) ROMAN - 138 AD to 161 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

(26/7/02) Feature F502/504: Short section of U-shaped ditch seen, aligned north-west/south-east. Its terminal end was identified to the south-east. The ditch contained one fill of sandy silt which yielded a number of Roman pottery sherds, including mortaria, amphora and Samian, plus tile, bone and fired clay. Evidence recovered during similar groundworks across the site were generally of a mid-2nd century date, suggesting activity contemporary with the third fort at Rocester, situated to the east [p 5; 8]. <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Roy Krakowicz (Birmingahm University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Land Adjacent to The Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief 2002.. Location National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1098 3951 (MBR: 9m by 4m) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Record Entry Status (Single source) Active Primary Record Number - 50028 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1005 An archaeological landscape and documentary survey of the parish of Rocester, Staffordshire (Event Intervention)

EST625 A landscape survey of Rocester Parish, Staffordshire (Event - Survey)

EST1011

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An archaeological evaluation of land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

EST683 An archaeological watching brief at land adjacent to the Queen's Arms Public House, Ashbourne Road, Rocester. (Event -Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50544 - MST11660 Site Name Abbey Farm, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50544 - MST11660 Abbey Farm, Rocester Monument A late 17th century or early 18th century farmstead, with 19th century additions, redeveloped in 2002.

Monument Types and Dates

FARMSTEAD ((at some time) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1650 AD to 1750 AD) Evidence DEMOLISHED BUILDING Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Evidence EXTANT BUILDING Main Building BRICK

Material

Description and Sources

Description

Building survey prior to alterations and demolition of farm buildings in 2002 found the remains of a late- 17th/early-18th century house, later used as an animal shelter, a number of mid-19th century barns, shelters and cart sheds, and the present farmhouse of 19th century date. (JM, 18-8-2003) <1> <2>

The present farmhouse was built between 1888 and 1901. (JM, 18-8-2003) <2> <3>

Sources (1) Building Recording Report: Hislop, M (Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit). 2002. Archaeological Building Recording at Abbey Farm, Rocester. (2) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.E. (1888) (3) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.E. (1901) Location

National Grid Reference SK 1107 3936 (point) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708 Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 50544 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1075 Archaeological buildings recording at Abbey Farm, Rocester (Event - Survey) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50710 - MST12281 Site Name Furnace, Abbey Farm, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50710 - MST12281 Furnace, Abbey Farm, Rocester Monument A possible Romano-British metalworking furnace identified during a watching brief as Abbey Farm.

Monument Types and Dates

METAL PRODUCTION FURNACE (ROMAN - 100 AD to 409 AD) Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT

Description and Sources

Description

A possible metalworking furnace identified during the excavation of a service trench at Abbey Farm, Rocester. The furnace as circular in plan, roughly 1 metre in diameter. The feature consisted of a pit 0.85 metres deep with a sandstone-lined channel cut into the base. The channel was filled with a charcoal-rich deposit. This was sealed by a clay layer containing pebbles, charcoal flecks, fired clay, copper alloy slag and angular sandstone fragments, which filled the pit. Roman pottery was recovered from both of these deposits. Intact burnt clay lining also survived within the pit and the channel. The pottery was not sufficiently diagnostic to give a more accurate date the 2nd century AD or later, and therefore it is not clear whether the furnace is representative of military (pre 200 AD) or civilian (post 200 AD) activity on the site. Two other pits of probable contemporary date were located to the south of the furnace. (SB, 07-Oct-2004) <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Iain Ferris (Ian Ferris Archaeological Associates). 2004. An Archaeological Watching Brief at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire. Pages 5-6 - Figures 5-6 & Plates 1-2 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1107 3939 (MBR: 11m by 14m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations

Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708

Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 50710 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities EST1367 An archaeological watching brief at Abbey Farm, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Event - Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50754 - MST12339 Site Name Churnet Valley Railway (Denstone to Uttoxeter)

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50754 - MST12339 Churnet Valley Railway (Denstone to Uttoxeter) Monument A section of the former Churnet Valley Branch of the North Staffordshire Railway, constructed in the mid 19th century, and used for over 100 years for both passenger and industrial traffic. Monument Types and Dates

RAILWAY (Built, (Circa) Victorian - 1849 AD) Evidence STRUCTURE

Description

The double-track Churnet Valley line was laid on a course parallel to and in places along the course of the Froghall to Uttoxeter Canal. For example, between Froghall an Alton most of the canal was infilled to make a bed for the new railway line. The branch opened in June 1949, with principal stations at Leek and Alton, with smaller ones at Cheddleton, Froghall, Oakamoor, Rocester and Uttoxeter. Sidings were also provided for many of the industrial sites along the course of the railway, including Consall Forge, Froghall and Oakamoor. A station was also added as Consall Forge in 1902. The railway served both industrial and passenger traffic for over one hundred years. Stretches of the line were made into single track in the 1960s, and passenger trains ceased to run between Leek and Uttoxeter in 1965. Some industrial traffic continued to use the line after this time, but that has now also ceased. (SB, 16-May-2005) T<1>

Sources

(1) Desk Based Assessment Report: S. Walford (Staffordshire County Council). 1993. The Industrial Archaeology of the Churnet Valley. Page 17 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 0939 3689 (point) SK03NE Dispersed

Administrative Areas Parish Denstone, Staffordshire Moorlands District Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Parish Uttoxeter Rural, East Staffordshire Borough Parish Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 50754 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments

50750 Churnet Valley Railway (Alton to Denstone) Chronological 50751 Churnet Valley Railway (Lower Key Green Chronological Farm to Woodcroft) 50752 Churnet Valley Railway (Woodcroft to Froghall) Chronological 50753 Churnet Valley Railway (Froghall to Alton) Chronological

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50808 - MST12396 Site Name Mill Race and Weir, Podmore's Mill, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50808 - MST12396 Mill Race and Weir, Podmore's Mill, Rocester Monument

A weir and the remains of a former mill race, associated with Podmore's Mill (PRN 02291). The mill race has been truncated by later development.

Monument Types and Dates

MILL RACE (Victorian - 1865 AD? to 1899 AD?) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Evidence STRUCTURE

WEIR (Victorian - 1865 AD? to 1899 AD?) Evidence STRUCTURE

Description and Sources

Description

A weir and mill race are shown at the corn mill on the Derbyshire First Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. (SB, 31-Jan-2006) <1> The weir still exists, as does part of the mill race, although this has been partly obscured by modern development, including a depot, road and associated car parking. (SB, 31-Jan-2006) <2>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Landmark. Circa 1880's. Landmark Mapping - Derbyshire 1st Edition Ordnance Survey. SK 1055 3920 (2) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2003. OS Mastermap. SK 1055 3920 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1055 3920 (MBR: 115m by 166m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 50808 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments 02291 Rocester Mill / Podmore's Mill Geographical

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50811 - MST12399 Site Name Woodseat Lodge, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50811 - MST12399 Woodseat Lodge, Rocester Building A lodge of possible late 18th century date, situated at the entrance to the grounds of Woodseat House.

Monument Types and Dates

LODGE (Built, (between) Georgian - 1765 AD? to 1799 AD?) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

A lodge is shown here on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey 6inch map of 1888. (SB, 31-Jan-2006) <1>

Woodseat house is described a being of late 18th century date, and it is possible that the lodge may be contemporary. (SB, 31-Jan-2006) <2>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.W. (1886) (2) Digital Archive: Staffordshire Past Track Web Site. 1920s-1940s. Woodseat, Rocester - Black and White and Sepia Photographs and Descriptions - Extract from Internet Website www.staffspasttrack.org.uk (2006). P2003.1.1206 (37/13526) Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1009 3859 (MBR: 10m by 14m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 50811 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments 40316 Woodseat Park Geographical Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities - None recorded

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 50812 - MST12400 Site Name Icehouse, Woodseat, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

50812 - MST12400 Icehouse, Woodseat, Rocester Monument The site of an icehouse of possible late 18th or 19th century date, situated within the grounds of Woodseat house.

Monument Types and Dates

ICEHOUSE (Built, (between) Georgian to Victorian - 1765 AD to 1899 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Description and Sources

Description

An icehouse is shown in the grounds of Woodseat House on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1886. (SB, 31-Jan2006) <1>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. Staffordshire Sheet XXVI. N.W. (1886) Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 0992 3855 (MBR: 23m by 30m) SK03NE Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 50812 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments

40316 Woodseat Park Geographical

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 51503 - MST12914 Site Name St Joseph's Chapel, High Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

51503 - MST12914 St Joseph's Chapel, High Street, Rocester Building A former chapel, which was converted into a residence in 2005.

Monument Types and Dates

CHAPEL (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1486 AD? to 1899 AD?) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

Undated Chapel, converted into a residence in 2005. (LH, 11-Jul-2007) <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Bob Meeson. 2005. St Joseph's Chapel, High Street, Rocester: Archaeological Watching Brief. Page 1 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1070 3932 (MBR: 11m by 11m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations

Conservation Area - 022/023 Rocester Active DST5708

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 51503 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities

EST1663 An Archaeological Watching Brief at St Joesph's Chapel, High Street, Rocester (Event - Intervention. Ref: 05/09)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 51504 - MST12915 Site Name Old Police House, Mill Street, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

51504 - MST12915 Old Police House, Mill Street, Rocester Building A former police house, converted to a doctors surgery in 2006.

Monument Types and Dates

POLICE HOUSE ((at some time) INDUSTRIAL to Post-War - 1800 AD to 1999 AD) Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

Description and Sources

Description

Old police house converted into a doctors' surgery in 2006. Remains relating to the 2nd century Romano-British settlement at Rocester have been identified on the site. (LH, 11-Jul-2007) <1>

Sources

(1) Evaluation Report: Kevin Colls and Emily Hamilton (Birmingham Archaeology). 2006. Old Police House, Rocester, Staffordshire, Archaeological Evaluation. Page ii Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1104 3929 (MBR: 49m by 50m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 51504 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1664 An archaeological evaluation at the Old Police House, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: Project No. 1480)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 51556 - MST12967 Site Name Furnace or Kiln, Dove Lane, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

51556 - MST12967 Furnace or Kiln, Dove Lane, Rocester Monument

A high concentration of burnt material identified during an archaeological watching brief at Dove Lane, Rocester, indicating the site of a possible furnace or kiln. Suggested to be of possible Roman date due to its proximity to the Roman Fort at Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

FURNACE (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT (Alternate Type) KILN (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT (Alternate Type) OVEN (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD) Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT

Description and Sources

Description

An archaeological watching brief identified a highly fired deposit containing fired-clay fragments at Dove Lane, Rocester. The deposit is thought to represent the highly truncated remains of a furnace, kiln or oven structure. The structure had probably been disturbed by plough action or the construction of a dwelling on the site in the post-war period. Although no dating evidence for the structure was identified, a Roman date may be possible given the close proximity to the site of the Roman Fort at Rocester. (LH, 03-Aug-2007) <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Richard Cherrington (Benchmark Archaeology). 2007. Land at No. 20 Dove Lane, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief. Page 9 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1114 3954 (MBR: 9m by 6m) SK13NW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 51556 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1702 An archaeological watching brief on land at No. 20 Dove Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 51557 - MST12968 Site Name Pottery, Dove Lane, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

51557 - MST12968 Pottery, Dove Lane, Rocester Find Spot Two sherds of medieval pottery recovered during an archaeological watching brief at Dove Lane, Rocester.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence FIND

Description and Sources

Description

Two sherds of medieval pottery, one dark grey with pale brown and one orange with pale brown, both highly abraded, were found at 20 Dove Lane, Rocester. It is thought that these sherds are not diagnostic and that they were deposited during manuring using material redeposited from a midden. (LH, 03-Aug-2007) <1>

Sources

(1) Watching Brief Report: Richard Cherrington (Benchmark Archaeology). 2007. Land at No. 20 Dove Lane, Rocester, Staffordshire: An Archaeological Watching Brief. Page 7 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 111 395 (point) SK13NW Point

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 51557 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds

FST2049 SHERD (2) (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) EARTHENWARE, POTTERY

Associated Events/Activities

EST1702 An archaeological watching brief on land at No. 20 Dove Lane, Rocester. (Event - Intervention)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 52052 - MST13488 Site Name Beam Slot, Riversfield Drive, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

52052 - MST13488 Beam Slot, Riversfield Drive, Rocester Monument

A beam slot identified during an archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. Of probable Roman date.

Monument Types and Dates

BEAM SLOT (ROMAN - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)

Description and Sources

Description

A probable beam slot was found with the dimensions exceeding 0.25 metres in width and with a maximum depth of 0.1 metres. The slot was back filled with a grey silty/sandy clay which had been cut by a post hole (PRN 52067). (HC, 31-072008) <1>

Sources

(1) Evaluation Report: S. Paul, E. Hamilton and D. McNichol (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Riversfield Drive Rocester, Staffordshire: Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Final Report. Page 4 Location National Grid Reference SK 1102 3914 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 52052 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1843 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631)

EST1927 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 52067 - MST13503 Site Name Post Hole, Riversfield Drive, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

52067 - MST13503 Post Hole, Riversfield Drive, Rocester Monument

A post hole identified during an archaeological watching brief and evaluation on Riversfield Drive, Rocester. Of probable Roman date.

Monument Types and Dates

POST HOLE (ROMAN - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT

Description and Sources

Description

A post hole approximately 0.4 metres in depth and filled with grey silty sandy clay. The feature was sealed with a layer of brown/ brown-grey silty sand clay. Of probable Roman date. (HC, 31/07/2008) <1>

Sources

(1) Evaluation Report: S. Paul, E. Hamilton and D. McNichol (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Riversfield Drive Rocester, Staffordshire: Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Final Report. Page 4-5 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 1103 3914 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 52067 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds

FST2149 RIM SHERD (1) (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD) POTTERY FST2150 POST? (ROMAN - 43 AD to 409 AD) WOOD

Associated Events/Activities

EST1843 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631)

EST1927 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 52068 - MST13504 Site Name Post Hole, Riversfield Drive, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

52068 - MST13504 Post Hole, Riversfield Drive, Rocester Monument

A possible post hole identified during an archaeological watching brief and evaluation at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. Of possible Roman date.

Monument Types and Dates

POST HOLE? (ROMAN - 43 AD? to 409 AD?) Evidence SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT

Description and Sources

Description

A probable post hole measuring 0.6 metres in width and 0.18 metres in depth, identified during an archaeological watching brief and evaluation at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. Five river cobbles found within the post hole have been interpreted as possible packing stones. (HC, 31/07/2008) <1>

Sources

(1) Evaluation Report: S. Paul, E. Hamilton and D. McNichol (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Riversfield Drive Rocester, Staffordshire: Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Final Report. Page 5 and Page 7 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 1098 3914 (point) SK13NW Point

Administrative Areas

Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 52068 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities

EST1843 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631)

EST1927 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631)

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 52069 - MST13505 Site Name Unstratified Finds, Riversfield Drive, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

52069 - MST13505 Unstratified Finds, Riversfield Drive, Rocester Find Spot

Unstratified finds of post-medieval date, recovered from Riversfield Drive, Rocester during an archaeological watching brief and evaluation.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD? to 1799 AD?) Evidence UNSTRATIFIED FIND

Description and Sources

Description

Unstratified finds recovered during the course of an archaeological watching brief and evaluation at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. The finds included one piece of 18th century pot and a piece of glass. (HC, 31/07/2008) <1>

Sources (1) Evaluation Report: S. Paul, E. Hamilton and D. McNichol (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Riversfield Drive Rocester, Staffordshire: Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Final Report. Page 5 Location

National Grid Reference

SK 110 391 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 52069 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds

FST2151 BODY SHERD (1) (POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD to 1799 AD) POTTERY FST2152 SHERD (1) (POST MEDIEVAL to Victorian - 1486 AD? to 1899 AD?) GLASS

Associated Events/Activities

EST1843 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631)

EST1927 An archaeological evaluation and watching brief at Riversfield Drive, Rocester. (Event - Intervention. Ref: PN 1631) Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 52944 - MST14378 Site Name Banks Farm, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type 52944 - MST14378 Banks Farm, Rocester Monument An isolated farmstead laid out around a regular L-plan courtyard. Of probable early 18th century origin.

Monument Types and Dates

FARMSTEAD (Established, (between) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1734 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Evidence EXTANT BUILDING

L SHAPE PLAN (Established, (between) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1734 AD) Regular Courtyard Plan (Established, (between) POST MEDIEVAL to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1734 AD)

Description and Sources

Description

An isolated farmstead laid out around a regular L-plan courtyard with a detached farmhouse side on to the yard. (SW, 16-042009) <1> <2> The farmhouse is of early 18th century date, providing a possible relative date for the origin of the farmstead. (SW, 16-042009) <2> The farmstead survives relatively unaltered. (SW, 16-04-2009) <3> <4>

Sources (1) Digital Archive: Bob Edwards (Forum Heritage Services). 2008. Historic Farmsteads and Landscape Character in Staffordshire - GIS Data. 251938 (2) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. (3) Designation Record: Department of the Environment. Ongoing. Listed Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Importance (Green and Blue Backs). (4) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2003. OS Mastermap. Location

National Grid Reference Centroid SK 0991 3897 (MBR: 134m by 102m) SK03NE Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 52944 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Related Monuments

08852 Banks Farmhouse, Rocester Geographical Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

ULAS Report No. 2011-164 106

PRN Number 60515 - MST17009 Site Name Denarius Findspot, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

60515 - MST17009 Denarius Findspot, Rocester Find Spot

A Republican denarius dated to the mid 1st century BC, recovered during metal detecting in Rocester parish before July 2008.

Monument Types and Dates

FINDSPOT (Late Iron Age - 32 BC to 31 BC) Evidence FIND

Description and Sources

Description

A Republican denarius dated to the mid 1st century BC, recovered during metal detecting in Rocester parish before July 2008. (SB, 07-Dec-2009) <1>

Sources

(1) Index: Portable Antiquities Scheme. 2009. Portable Antiquities Data (August 2009). Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference SK 11 38 (point) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Designations, Statuses and Scoring Point Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 60515 Active Related Monuments - None Recorded Associated Finds COIN (1) (Late Iron Age - 32 BC to 31 BC)FST4896 Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded SILVER

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PRN Number 53940 - MST17709 Site Name North Staffordshire Railway (Ashbourne Branch)

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

53940 - MST17709 North Staffordshire Railway (Ashbourne Branch) Monument The Ashbourne Branch of the North Staffordshire Railway, which was probably constructed in the mid 19th century.

Monument Types and Dates

RAILWAY (Constructed, (Circa) Victorian - 1848 AD to 1849 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

The Ashbourne Branch of the North Staffordshire Railway, which was probably constructed in the mid 19th century. (SB, 07May-2010) <1> <2>

Sources

(1) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1875 - 1890. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6" maps. (2) Published Book: Robert Sherlock (Staffordshire County Council). 1976. The Industrial Archaeology of Staffordshire. Page 131 Location

National Grid Reference

Centroid SK 1175 4098 (MBR: 3159m by 3510m) SK14SW Dispersed

Administrative Areas

Parish Uttoxeter Rural, East Staffordshire Borough

Designations, Statuses and Scoring

Associated Legal Designations -None recorded

Other Statuses and Cross-References

Primary Record Number - 53940 Active

Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

ULAS Report No. 2011-164 108

PRN Number 54126 - MST17895 Site Name Ridge and Furrow, West of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

54126 - MST17895 Ridge and Furrow, West of Rocester Monument

The earthwork remains of medieval ridge and furrow, identified on aerial photographs from 1963. The area is now in use as a sports ground and the survival of any earthworks is unclear.

Monument Types and Dates

RIDGE AND FURROW (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence EARTHWORK? Evidence LEVELLED EARTHWORK?

Description and Sources

Description

Ridge and furrow identified on aerial photography. <1>

The area is now in use as a sports ground and the survival of any earthworks is unclear. (SB, 22-Sept-2010). <2> <3>

Sources

(1) Photographic: Staffordshire County Council. 1960s onward. Staffordshire County Council Photographic Collection. Run 32 - 7355 (2) Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2003. OS Mastermap. (3) Aerial Photograph: 2006. Aerial photosurvey of Staffordshire - 2006. Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1033 3912 (MBR: 358m by 209m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Designations, Statuses and Scoring Dispersed Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 54126 Former Primary Record Number - 20219 Active Revoked Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 54128 - MST17897 Site Name Ridge and Furrow, South of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

54128 - MST17897 Ridge and Furrow, South of Rocester Monument

The earthwork remains of medieval ridge and furrow, identified on aerial photographs from 1963. These earthworks may have formed part of a more extensive water meadow field system in the post medieval period.

Monument Types and Dates

RIDGE AND FURROW (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) WATER MEADOW (POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD to 1799 AD)

Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

Ridge and furrow identified on aerial photography. <1>

These earthworks may have formed part of a more extensive water meadow field system in the post medieval period. (SB, 22-Sept-2010) <2>

Some of the earthworks were still extant and under grassland in 2006. (SB, 22-Sept-2010) <3>

Sources

(1) Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1963. 1963 Aerial Photography. Run 32 - 7355 (2) Digital Archive: Paul Breeze (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Staffordshire Water Meadows Survey (GIS Data). FID 117 (2) Aerial Photograph: 2006. Aerial photosurvey of Staffordshire - 2006. Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1058 3870 (MBR: 492m by 495m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Designations, Statuses and Scoring Dispersed Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 54128 Former Primary Record Number - 20219 Active Revoked Related Monuments Water Meadow, Rocester54130 Finds -None recorded Chronological Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 54129 - MST17898 Site Name Ridge and Furrow, South-West of Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

54129 - MST17898 Ridge and Furrow, South-West of Rocester Monument

The earthwork remains of medieval or later ridge and furrow, identified on aerial photographs from 1963. The ridge and furrow has been largely destroyed with much of the area having been excavated to form a large pool, although some earthwork remains are still extant to the south of the pool.

Monument Types and Dates

RIDGE AND FURROW (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD) Evidence DESTROYED MONUMENT Evidence EARTHWORK

Description and Sources

Description

Ridge and furrow identified on aerial photography. <1>

The ridge and furrow has been largely destroyed with much of the area having been excavated to form a large pool, although some earthwork remains are still extant to the south of the pool. (SB, 22-Sept-2010). <2>

Sources

(1) Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1963. 1963 Aerial Photography. Run 32 - 7355 (2) Aerial Photograph: 2006. Aerial photosurvey of Staffordshire - 2006. Location National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1012 3871 (MBR: 327m by 469m) SK13NW Dispersed Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 54129 Active Former Primary Record Number - 20219 Revoked Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded Finds -None recorded Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 54130 - MST17899 Site Name Water Meadow, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

54130 - MST17899 Water Meadow, Rocester Monument

An extensive area of former water meadow identified on aerial photography and historic mapping. Some of the earthwork remains of the water meadow system are still extant and in places may originally have been (interpreted as) medieval ridge and furrow.

Monument Types and Dates

WATER MEADOW (POST MEDIEVAL - 1486 AD to 1799 AD) (Former Type) RIDGE AND FURROW? (MEDIEVAL - 1066 AD to 1485 AD)

Description and Sources Description

An extensive area of former water meadow identified on aerial photography and historic mapping. Upstanding earthworks with carriers surviving as earthworks across 10-50% of the total area of the water meadow. (SB, 22- Sept-2010) <1>

Some of the earthwork remains of the water meadow system are still extant and in places may originally have been (interpreted as) medieval ridge and furrow. The water meadow system may also incorporate PRN 54128. (SB, 22-Sept-2010) <2> <3> Sources (1) Digital Archive: Paul Breeze (Birmingham Archaeology). 2008. Staffordshire Water Meadows Survey (GIS Data). FID 117 (2) Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Ltd. 1963. 1963 Aerial Photography. Run 32 - 7355 (3) Aerial Photograph: 2006. Aerial photosurvey of Staffordshire - 2006. Location Administrative Areas National Grid Reference Centroid SK 1020 3840 (MBR: 1377m by 1735m) SK13NW Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Designations, Statuses and Scoring Dispersed Other Statuses and Cross-References Ratings and Scorings - None recorded Primary Record Number - 54130 Former Primary Record Number - 20219 Finds -None recorded Related Monuments Ridge and Furrow, Near Woodseat, Rocester50807 Ridge and Furrow, South of Rocester54128 Chronological Chronological Active Revoked Associated Events/Activities - None recorded Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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PRN Number 54415 - MST18184 Site Name Aircraft Crash Site, Rocester

PRN Number Site Name Record Type

54415 - MST18184 Aircraft Crash Site, Rocester Monument

The crash site of a British Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mark V British heavy bomber, which crashed due to engine failure as it flew over Rocester in May 1943. The crew abandoned the aircraft.

(Please note that it is an offence to interfere with the wreckage of crashed military aircraft without a licence (Protection of Military Remains Act 1986)).

Monument Types and Dates

AIRCRAFT CRASH SITE (Crashed, Post-1914 - 1943 AD)

Description and Sources

Description

The crash site of aircraft BD373, a British Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mark V British heavy bomber, which was part of a batch of 157 such aircraft delivered by Armstrong Whitworth, Baginton, between February and July of 1942. The aircraft flew with 296 Squadron and then 24 Operational Training Unit, but crashed due to engine failure as it flew over Rocester on 22nd May 1943. The crew abandoned the aircraft.. (SB, 17-Jun-2011) <1>

(Please note that it is an offence to interfere with the wreckage of crashed military aircraft without a licence (Protection of Military Remains Act 1986)).

Sources

(1) Written: English Heritage National Monuments Record. 2011. Aircraft Crash Sites in Staffordshire - English Heritage AIME Database Report - June 2011. Page 31 (UID 1366222) Location National Grid Reference SK 10 39 (point) SK13NW Point Administrative Areas Parish Rocester, East Staffordshire Borough Designations, Statuses and Scoring Associated Legal Designations -None recorded Other Statuses and Cross-References Primary Record Number - 54415 Active National Monuments Record - UID 1366222 Active Ratings and Scorings - None recorded

Related Monuments - None Recorded

Finds -None recorded

Associated Events/Activities - None recorded

Associated Individuals/Organisations -None recorded

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Figure 23: Map showing HER Data for 1km radius around development area. Scale 1:8000

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