The Haining, Wark, Northumberland: woodland creation scheme - archaeological analytical survey

A site walkover to assess the archaeological and historical significance of the site and to assess the setting of any identified assets was undertaken and a written record produced. All areas were walked systematically on transects not exceeding 50m. The setting of the site within the surrounding landscape was also noted regarding any archaeological assets identified in the desk-based assessment. The Level 1 Landscape Survey (Historic England, 2017, 2nd ed.) is mainly a visual record, supplemented by the minimum of information needed to identify the archaeological site's location, possible date, and type. This aims to provide essential core information to agreed standards, including structured indexes of the location, period, condition, and type of the monument that, typically, would result from rapid field investigation. This is accompanied by a simplified cartographic record of the location and extent of the site. The Level 1 record consists of: " A record of each monument in the survey area " A written account " Survey drawings: an annotated 1:10,000 map (either digital or hardcopy), indicating location and extent and a cartographic record. Digital survey was undertaken by GPS A photographic record of the site was made consisting of digital photographs taken at high resolution. The photographic record includes photographs of archaeological features, appropriate groups of features and structures. Photographs include an appropriate scale. Any archaeological remains identified were located using GPS survey equipment. A systematic walkover survey identified 46 archaeological sites most of which were recorded in groups on the Historic Environment Record. The archaeology relates to settlement and farming/cultivation.