Reports

Our reports library includes fieldwork, geophysical, geoarchaeological, marine and post-excavation reports from our archaeological and heritage projects across the UK.

There are 220 Reports listed.

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Underground Reservoirs at Starcross Pumping House - Historic Building Record

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2018-05-01
Subjects: 20th Century, Post Medieval

Due to the confined access to the reservoir, consisting of a single circular opening, the survey used a combination of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), terrestrial laser scanning and photography to produce a descriptive record of the reservoir both for heritage purposes and to inform on-going engineering decisions related to the future of this historic feature. The survey results have been able to [...]

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Fruit and Vegetable Market, Southampton - Post-excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2018-05-01
Subjects: Early Medieval, Medieval, Post Medieval

A programme of archaeological work including excavation and watching brief was undertaken within a block of land located at the former Fruit and Vegetable Market, Back of the Walls, Southampton, Hampshire. The site, covering approximately 1.15 hectares, is centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) 442139 111222. Following evaluation in 2014−15, the excavations and watching brief were undertaken [...]

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Land North of Church Lane, Carhampton, Somerset - Post-excavation Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2018-04-30
Subjects: Early Medieval, Medieval, Post Medieval

The majority of the archaeological features and deposits included a series of intercutting ditches, which, as well as managing drainage, served to delineate, modify and re-establish tracts of land during the Saxo-Norman, medieval and post-medieval periods. Domestic and probable craft related activity spanning the medieval period were represented by an oven and associated working area, the [...]

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A737 Trunk Road, The Den, Dalry - Archaeological Evaluation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2018-03-31
Subjects: 20th Century, 21st Century, Post Medieval

The evaluation identified only post-medieval and modern features, relating either to the 19th century occupation along Auchengree Road, mineral extraction at the western end of the proposed route or to rig and furrow agricultural techniques. All of the recorded archaeological features correlates well with the 1857 1:2,500 OS map of the site. No environmental samples were recovered from the [...]

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Former Ford Site, Wide Lane, Southampton - Archaeological Watching Brief and Evaluation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2018-01-01
Subjects: 20th Century

The watching brief, undertaken during the breaking up and removal of the concrete slab covering the site, revealed World War II structures – Anderson Shelters and a concrete bunker – corresponding to features shown on a 1941 plan of the Cunliffe-Owens aircraft factory which then occupied the site.

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Annual Report to BMAPA 2016-2017

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2017-12-01
Subjects: Marine Archaeology

British Marine Aggregate Producers Association, Historic England and The Crown Estate. Marine Aggregate Industry Protocol for the Reporting of Finds of Archaeological Interest.

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Land at Rolfe Lane, New Romney, Kent - Archaeological Excavation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2017-10-31
Subjects: Medieval

The recent investigations have highlighted the presence of several medieval features in form of ditches and pits within Areas 1 & 2 and these appear to relate mostly to agricultural activity, with some domestic waste activity likely from dwellings of this period that may have been located to the south of the site towards New Romney’s medieval core.

Thumbnail representing 6 The Street, Liddington, Wiltshire - Archaeological Excavation Report

6 The Street, Liddington, Wiltshire - Archaeological Excavation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2017-07-31
Subjects: Iron Age, Medieval, Romano-British

The earliest traces of activity within the site were provided by a small assemblage of worked flint of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date, which was recovered from secondary depositional contexts. However, the earliest significant phase of activity was evidenced by the relatively large, re-cut Iron Age ditch, which had previously been recorded during the evaluation. The excavation also [...]

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The Former Grove School, School Lane, Dorchester - Archaeological Evaluation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2017-07-01
Subjects: Undated / No Archaeology Recorded

No archaeological features or deposits were revealed in either of the two trial trenches. The chalk natural was sealed by a sequence of garden soils which included modern ceramics, brick, bottle glass and animal bone, although no earlier finds were noted.

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Annual Report to BMAPA 2015-2016

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2016-12-01
Subjects: Marine Archaeology

British Marine Aggregate Producers Association, Historic England and The Crown Estate. Marine Aggregate Industry Protocol for the Reporting of Finds of Archaeological Interest.

Thumbnail representing Land of Higher Hoopern Lane, Exeter, Devon - Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report

Land of Higher Hoopern Lane, Exeter, Devon - Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2016-09-01
Subjects: Medieval, Post Medieval

The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily pit-like features. These features identified as such can be seen across the Site. It is difficult to be certain about their origins but an archaeological interpretation cannot be excluded, although it is possible that they may relate to natural features, such as tree throws, or agricultural activity. A former field [...]

Thumbnail representing Harnham Bunker, Old Blandford Road, Salisbury. Historic Building Record.

Harnham Bunker, Old Blandford Road, Salisbury. Historic Building Record.

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2016-03-01
Subjects: 20th Century

Prior to the change of use and redevelopment works, the Assistant Archaeological Officer at Wiltshire Council requested that an English Heritage/Historic England Level 2 (descriptive) record be carried out to ensure that the bunker was adequately documented prior to the works. The building recording exercise was duly carried out in February 2016 and consisted of a measured survey, digital [...]

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London Gateway Port - Assessment of Significant Archaeological Finds Made During Capital Dredging

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2016-03-01
Subjects: Marine Archaeology

A total of approximately 615 finds were recovered during LGP capital dredging and associated operations. Finds were for the most part recovered from the drag heads of the trailing hopper suction dredgers used. However, the clearance of two obstructions resulted in the discovery of important archaeological sites: a 19th century paddle tug and a Ju88 German bomber.

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Annual Report to BMAPA 2014-2015

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2015-12-01
Subjects: Marine Archaeology

British Marine Aggregate Producers Association, Historic England and The Crown Estate. Protocol for Reporting Finds of Archaeological Interest.

Thumbnail representing Land at Wyck Beck Road / Fishpool Hill, Filton, South Gloucestershire - Archaeological Evaluation Report

Land at Wyck Beck Road / Fishpool Hill, Filton, South Gloucestershire - Archaeological Evaluation Report

Wessex Archaeology

Published: 2015-05-31
Subjects: Early Medieval, Medieval, Romano-British

A total of 84 evaluation trenches were excavated in this stage of works. Archaeological features were identified in 23 trenches. All the features in these areas contained predominantly Romano-British finds including ceramics, animal bone, iron implements, ceramic building material and stone roof slates. Structural remains of a building, comprising two stone-rubble wall foundations, a possible [...]

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