Trial Trench at St Cuthbert's Garden Village Phase 1

January 1, 2026Open Access

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The investigation aimed to identify and record buried archaeological remains and determine their significance and preservation.
Conducted geophysical survey and aerial photography analysis to identify anomalies.
Excavated 16 trenches to assess archaeological remains under supervision.
Used a mechanical excavator for non-significant deposits and hand digging for features of interest.
Recorded all findings according to standard archaeological procedures before trench reinstatement.
Identified a substantial hilltop enclosure with significant ditches dating to the Romano-British period.
Recovered sherds of pottery dating from the 2nd to 4th century AD.
Established that the archaeological remains correspond to other known sites in the region.

Trial trench investigation identifies archaeological remains in a garden village development area, suggesting historical significance.

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Wooler et al. (2026) studied this question.

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