Northumberland Line Newsham Station - Archaeological Investigations Interim Report

Wessex Archaeology

The archaeological investigation exposed the remains of a rectangular enclosure and internal ring gully previously identified by geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation. It revealed further archaeological remains within the enclosure, comprising ring gullies, ditches and pits. A large wood-lined pit, thought to be a possible Iron Age well was also investigated within the enclosure. Artefactual dating evidence was limited, although post-excavation analysis may provide further chronological evidence. Other features across Area 1 provided evidence for post-medieval mining activity and agriculture.