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June 11, 2026Open Access

A59 Kex Gill Diversion: Post-Excavation Palaeoenvironmental Assessment Report

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Overview

Geoarchaeological investigation reveals environmental changes and archaeological potential in A59 Kex Gill diversion area.

Key Points

  • This assessment aims to characterize sub-surface deposits and environmental conditions at the A59 Kex Gill diversion site.
  • Drilled five geoarchaeological boreholes to a depth of 6.70 m BGL to extract cored samples.
  • Conducted palaeoenvironmental assessment of sampled deposits, including pollen, diatom, and macro-fossil analysis.
  • Utilized radiocarbon dating on selected samples to establish chronological context.
  • Identified six stratigraphic units with varying preservation characteristics, indicating distinct environmental phases.
  • The earliest deposits date back to the Millstone Grit Group (313-239 million years ago), with Pleistocene and Holocene materials recorded.
  • The analysis indicates a transition from glacial to modern environments, reflecting human agricultural impact.

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Natalie Hamilton (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a51b580c8f91e7f39dda2https://doi.org/10.5284/1143110
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