Site Event/Activity record ECH6378 - Arclid South Silica Sand Quarry: Archaeological Watching Brief 2015-16
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust
Date
Oct 2015 - Sept 2016
Description
Archaeological watching brief comprising three phases of work carried out during topsoil stripping for the extension of Arclid Quarry. The work was undertaken in October 2015, June 2016 and August to September 2016. The area of interest comprised two arable fields located to the south and west of the existing quarry, some 80,000 square metres in total.
Removal of the topsoil revealed an extensive land drain network. Patches of marl were identified along with the presence of extent marl pits in the north-eastern extent of the area. A former marl pit was also recorded in the centre of the excavated area. Three ditches were identified, two of which may represent former field boundaries. Also a circular feature, thought to be a pond was observed. No other significant features or deposits were identified. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH8249 Client Report: Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust. 2016. Arclid South Silica Sand Quarry: Archaeological Watching Brief 2015-16. R4022.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECH5995 Arclid Quarry Western and South-eastern Extensions: Archaeological Watching Brief Report (Ref: CPAT Report 1329)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECH6391 South Arclid Silica Sand Quarry: Archaeological Watching Brief 2017 (Ref: 1506)
Location
| Location | Arclid, Congleton |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 786 609 (390m by 351m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Civil Parish | ARCLID, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
Record last edited
Jul 3 2017 12:09PM