Notice of archaeological excavation works, Edgcote
Work item: HS2-EW-Fusion-Ph1-Ar-Ce-C3-Ex-Mat-50-02/05/2021
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Location
- Edgcote
- Contractor
- Fusion JV
- Type of works
- Archaeology
- Estimated Start Date
- 08/02/2021
- Estimated End Date
- 31/08/2021
What we are doing
We have recently completed our archaeological survey and trial trench evaluation work to identify areas of possible archaeological interest. We will now carry out further works where we have found areas of archaeological interest.
This work involves topsoil excavation, mitigating and recording artefacts at Edgcote battlefield and Blackgrounds Farm. The investigations will be undertaken by teams of archaeologists using mechanical excavators and hand tools.
There will be archaeologists, plant operators and management teams on site. Once the work is completed, the excavated areas will be reinstated.
Edgcote Battlefield site
There are two mitigation areas which will be contained within the area of Edgcote, south of the River Cherwell. We shall access these sites off Wardington Road and Welsh Road and we will be placing warning signage to alert road users to turning vehicles. Please see the map enclosed for further detail.
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