Archaeological Monitoring Report: Wormegay Compound

The proposed compound and temporary crane pad will comprise areas measuring 60m x 60m (3434m�) and 30m x 30m (900m�) respectively. The archaeological watching brief is intended to monitor all intrusive works during the course of the scheme to allow for any potential archaeological features or deposits present to be highlighted, investigated and recorded. If this is unable to be completed within the remit of the investigation and recording, then this will be flagged to the Client so an appropriate programme of archaeological mitigation can be discussed and agreed. All intrusive works will be monitored by a suitably experienced archaeologist who will highlight any potential archaeological features revealed to the groundworkers. Should this occur then the client will provide the archaeologist with sufficient time to allow suitable investigation by hand. All surfaces will be cleaned, inspected and potential features/deposits excavated to retrieve artefactual and ecofactual material, as well as determine their character, significance and date. Archaeological monitoring was undertaken during groundworks associated with works required on the Site. Based on the historical and archaeological background of the site and its immediate surroundings there was considered low potential for archaeological remains, from the prehistoric to post-medieval periods, to be present within the site. No archaeological remains were recorded during the works. The sterile nature of the topsoil with a lack of residual finds would indicate any activity in the area is likely away from the Site.