Watching brief identifies archaeological features during geotechnical testing in Northstowe, suggesting significant historical interest.
An archaeological watching brief on 24 geotechnical test pits was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit on behalf of WSP Environmental. The test pits were excavated by a JCB with a 0.45m toothed bucket to depth of between 2.5m and 3.0m. The work was observed by an archaeologist, and halted when necessary to excavate and record possible archaeological features. Only the upper deposits, particularly the interfacc between subsoil and natural formations, were of potential archaeological intrest. Two areas were examined to the south of the proposed Northstowe development area; a field south of New Close Farm and two fields lying between Slate Hall Farm and Phypers Farm. The field and site numbers refrenced are taken from the 2006 CAU evaluation report.
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