Otley Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching

Five Trenches were excavated, each measuring 2m x 50m, covering a total of c. 500m�. They were evenly spread across the full extent of the Proposed Development Area. Trenches were surveyed in using a Trimble R8 GPS. Overburden, topsoil and subsoil were removed by a 360o tracked mechanical excavator, fitted with a toothless bucket, operating under close archaeological supervision. Machining ceased at the top of either archaeological or naturally-formed deposits, depending upon which was located soonest. The exposed surfaces were cleaned by shovel, hoe or trowel as appropriate Three possible pits were excavated along with four agricultural features. No finds were observed or collected.