Wessex Archaeology The Wiltshire Lamb, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report Ref: 72140.04 THE WILTSHIRE LAMB PRIVETT ROAD GOSPORT HAMPSHIRE Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report Prepared for: Austins Unit D1 Fareham Heights, Standard Way, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8XT By: Wessex Archaeology Portway House Old Sarum Park Salisbury SP4 6EB Ref: 72140.04 December 2009 © Wessex Archaeology Limited 2009, all rights reserved Wessex Archaeology Limited is a Registered Charity No. 287786 The Wiltshire Lamb, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire The Wiltshire Lamb Privett Road Gosport Hampshire Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report Contents Summary..................................................................................................................................iii Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................. iv 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1 1.1 Project Background.......................................................................................................1 2 THE SITE ......................................................................................................................2 2.1 Site Location, Topography and Geology.......................................................................2 3 ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.........................................2 4 AIMS ............................................................................................................................. 3 5 METHODOLOGY..........................................................................................................3 5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................3 5.2 Methodology..................................................................................................................3 6 RESULTS .....................................................................................................................4 6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................4 6.2 Archaeological Evaluation Trenches.............................................................................4 6.3 Watching Brief...............................................................................................................5 6.4 Introduction ...................................................................................................................5 6.5 Watching Brief Results..................................................................................................5 6.6 Finds .............................................................................................................................6 6.7 Environmental ...............................................................................................................6 7 DISCUSSION & SUMMARY.........................................................................................6 8 ARCHIVE ......................................................................................................................6 8.1 Preparation and Deposition...........................................................................................6 8.2 Archive ..........................................................................................................................6 8.3 Copyright.......................................................................................................................7 8.4 Security Copy................................................................................................................7 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY...........................................................................................................7 10 APPENDIX 1: TRENCH SUMMARIES......................................................................... 8 Figure 1: Site and trench location with selected photographs and section drawing Front cover: The Wiltshire Lamb Back cover: Working shot during watching brief Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report ii WA doc. ref. 72140.04 The Wiltshire Lamb, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire The Wiltshire Lamb Privett Road Gosport Hampshire Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report Summary Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Austins on behalf of Burton Property Ventures Ltd (the Client) to carry out an archaeological evaluation and watching brief on land at the Wiltshire Lamb public house on the corner of Privett Road and Anns Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire (hereafter ‘the Site’) centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) 460050 99645. No archaeological sites or findspots have been recorded on the Site itself, historical mapping details a smithy along with two outbuildings located to the rear of the Wiltshire Lamb in the 19th century although the present car park/beer garden was shown to be undeveloped. The evaluation of the approximate 0.2 hectare development area was undertaken in August 2009 and comprised an approximate 5% sample, consisting of 3 trenches, 40 linear meters in length. The watching brief was conducted on several days through October and November 2009. The evaluation identified a single ditch of indeterminate age, interpreted as part of a medieval burgage plot to the north of, and parallel to, Privett Road. Other features identified during the project were post medieval in date and comprised wells, wall footings and postholes. The absence of significant archaeological remains revealed during the evaluation and watching brief would suggest that there is little potential for archaeological remains to be affected by the proposed development. Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report iii WA doc. ref. 72140.04 The Wiltshire Lamb, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire The Wiltshire Lamb Privett Road Gosport Hampshire Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report Acknowledgements Wessex Archaeology would like to thank Austins for commissioning the work on behalf of the Client. In particular thanks are due to Simon Powell, Chris Monk and all the on Site staff. The help and advice of Hannah Fluck, Senior Archaeologist, Hampshire County Council is also gratefully acknowledged. The evaluation was directed by Phil Harding assisted by Gareth Holes. The watching brief was conducted by Rob De’Athe, John Martin, and Julia Sulikowska. This report was written and compiled by Rob De’Athe. The report illustrations were prepared by Liz James. Damian De Rosa managed the project on behalf of Wessex Archaeology. Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report iv WA doc. ref. 72140.04 The Wiltshire Lamb, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire The Wiltshire Lamb Privett Road Gosport Hampshire Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Project Background 1.1.1 Wessex Archaeology was been commissioned by Austins on behalf of Burton Property Ventures Ltd (the Client) to carry out an archaeological evaluation and watching brief on land at the Wiltshire Lamb public house on the corner of Privett Road and Anns Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire (hereafter ‘the Site’) centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) 460050 99645 (Figure 1). 1.1.2 In support of an application for planning permission (K/15374/4) the Client commissioned WYG – Planning and Design (WYG 2009) to undertake an archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (DBA) to assess the archaeological potential of the Site and the impact that the proposed development may have had on any archaeological resource. The DBA identified a low potential for all periods up until the medieval period. For the medieval and Post-medieval periods the DBA identified a moderate potential for archaeological remains, particular in regard of the possibility for backyard activity associated with medieval burgage plots. 1.1.3 Planning permission (K/15374/4) with conditions was granted by Gosport Borough Council (GBC) for the conversion of the former public house for residential use and the construction of new dwellings with associated access and landscaping on the land to the rear. Condition 4 of the planning permission states that: No development shall take place on the Site until the developer has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation (WSI) submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. Reason – To ensure that any archaeological evidence is investigated and recorded and to comply with Policy R/BH8 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan Review. 1.1.4 In support of the planning condition an archaeological evaluation of the Site supported by a written scheme of investigation (WA 2009a) was undertaken on 24 to 25 August 2009 by Wessex Archaeology. The evaluation comprised the excavation of three trenches totalling 40m in linear length (Figure 1). Details of the results are described in section 6 below. 1.1.5 Following consultation with Hannah Fluck, Senior Archaeologist, Hampshire County, acting on behalf of GBC, it was recommended that the results of the evaluation were of enough archaeological significance to warrant that an archaeological watching brief should also be undertaken to monitor groundworks during the course of the new development. Archaeological Evaluation and Watching Brief Report 1 WA doc. ref.72140.04 The Wiltshire Lamb,