FORMER COUNTY OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE

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1 FORMER COUNTY OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Barnsley 1 /734 (B ) SE SE BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE LINK ROAD Barnsley Town Centre Link Road, South Yorkshire. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Report No. 806) Keith, K Leeds : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2000, 74pp, pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS The assessment suggested that the proposed route of the new link road would not impact significantly upon any known archaeological sites. However, whilst the route avoided the known extent of the late medieval core, largely to the west, too little was known of the early history of Barnsley to be sure that the route had no archaeological implications at all. The proposed route of the link road essentially passed through an area of works and dwellings dating from at least the 18th century. These were largely well documented, but the investigation of any of their remains may have some industrial and social history value. The possible former burial ground at Westgate Chapel and particularly at St. Mary's would need to be dealt with in accordance to the 'Schedule' laid down by within the Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act The only Listed Building that may have be physically affected by the new route was the church wall of St. Mary's on Church Lane. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, MO, UD 1 /735 (B ) SE ELSECAR, NETHER HOYLAND Land at Elscar, Nether Hoyland: South Yorkshire: An Archaeological Assessment Fraser, R Barnard Castle : Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, 9pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Northern Archaeological Associates The assessment was undertaken on the site of proposed residential development. Although no evidence of a significant archaeological constraint was found on the site, it was noted that the area was significant for coke and lime production in the 18th and 19th centuries. [AIP] 1 /736 (B ) SE HIGHGATE HOUSE FARM, GOLDTHORPE Highgate House Farm, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire. An Archaeological Assessment Randell, S & Richardson, S Leeds : AOC Archaeology Group, 2000, 49pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: AOC Archaeology Group The site was currently formed by open fields and a complex of farm buildings ranging in date from the mid 18th to 20th century. No previous archaeological work had been carried out on the site. There were no Listed Buildings within or immediately adjacent to the site boundary, although the complex of farm buildings were of local interest and included a mid to late 18th century threshing barn and a rare horse engine house. The history of the site was documented by a study of historical maps, books and articles. The assessment indicated that the site lay in an area where extensive Iron Age/Romano-British field systems had been recorded. There was evidence for a building, probably the threshing barn, on the site by Further buildings were erected on the site in the early to mid 19th century, but the majority of the site had remained undeveloped pasture land. The proposed scheme involved the construction of 144 dwellings with landscaping and access roads and included an area of open space to the east. The 1

2 scheme proposed to retain part of the mid to late 18th century threshing barn which stood at the northern end of the buildings on the west side of the stockyard, the cow house to the east and the horse engine house to the west. The farmhouse itself was also to be converted but the other farm buildings and outbuildings were to be demolished. [Au(abr)] 1 /737 (B ) SE LAND AT MARKET STREET, HOYLAND Land at Market Street, Hoyland, South Yorkshire. An Archaeological Assessment Richardson, S Leeds : AOC Archaeology Group, 2000, 72pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: AOC Archaeology Group The assessment sites main archaeological potential was from the late Anglo-Saxon period onwards, the period during which place name evidence suggested a settlement might have been established here. Later cartographic evidence indicated that the site fell within the core area of the linear medieval settlement, clustered around Hoyland Green, with the site of a manor house immediately to the south and a possible moated site further to the north. It was likely that the majority of the site was agricultural land for most of its occupied history, although it was possible that medieval or early post-medieval development may have taken place in the south-western part of the site. Ridge and furrow earthworks, survived in part of the site. There was no evidence for buildings on the site prior to 1794, although buildings were known to have been present immediately to the north by at least Further buildings were erected at the south-west end of the site in the early 19th century, but otherwise it remained free from later post-medieval development until after the Second World War, when further agricultural buildings were erected in the same area. [Au(abr)] 1 /738 (B ) SE LAND OFF PARK STREET, WOMBWELL Land off Park Street, Wombwell, South Yorkshire. Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment Hodgkinson, D Newcastle-under-Lyme : Wardell Armstrong, 2000, 25pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Wardell Armstrong The assessment concluded that, whilst the study area lay within the centre of the medieval settlement of Wombwell, the expansion of the settlement in the 19th century had resulted in the core of the village being extensively developed. This would have had a negative impact upon the survival of any below ground archaeological deposits. The assessment identified a number of areas that appeared to have remained relatively free of development. The proposed development of a Surgery and Pharmacy complex would affect Area A. This area, which was closest to the Church and the street frontage was the area most likely to have contained undisturbed archaeological remains relating to the medieval development of Wombwell. The entrance to the parking area from Park Street also had the potential for the survival of structures on the medieval street frontage. The construction of a retail outlet would affect both areas B and C. These areas were located to the rear of the medieval street frontage and features such as land divisions and other features associated with agricultural practice may have survived. Area D, located on the frontage of Park Street, had the potential for the survival of archaeological features associated with early structures along the street frontage. [Au(adp)] 1 /739 (B ) SE SHAFTON BY-PASS/ENGINE LANE IMPROVEMENT, BARNSLEY Shafton By-Pass/Engine Lane Improvement, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Archaeological Desk- Based Assessment (Report No. 779) Keith, K Leeds : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2000, 21pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS 2

3 The assessment was undertaken in advance of the proposed Phase 2 Coalfields Link Road and an improvement to Engine Lane. The study revealed cropmark evidence for an enclosure, potentially associated with early prehistoric activity, within the proposed bypass area. It was possible that the cropmark was part of a broader landscape of activity that may have extended into other parts of the proposal area. Evidence of Romano-British activity had been found to the north-east of the proposal site, whilst an extensive cropmark complex was situated c.2km east of the proposal site. Early coal mining may have occurred within the proposal area, although bell pits were most likely to have been situated near the outcrops of coal to the east of the proposal area. Cartographic evidence of the late 18th century showed Engine Lane to be set in a rural landscape, only three buildings stood within the proposed bypass route alongside Engine Lane. The buildings appeared to stand on sites occupied today. [Au(adp)], UD Doncaster 1 /740 (B ) SE CUSWORTH HALL AND PARK, DONCASTER Cusworth Hall and Park, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Report No. 824) Keith, K Leeds : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2000, 71pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS The assessment concluded that the prevalence of spot finds in the vicinity, coupled with the evidence of cropmarks seen from aerial reconnaissance, suggested that the hall and park were superimposed upon a Late Iron Age/Roman landscape. Most tangibly, the nature of this landscape may have been represented by the typical pattern of 'brickwork'' fields and enclosures identified immediately to the east of the park. Later landscaping and/or cropping regimes at the time of air reconnaissance may have prevented the manifestation of further cropmark anomalies, either within, or running into, the present park area. It was clear nevertheless that the observed field system to the east of the park did extend westward and would certainly have been affected by landscaping in the eastern extremities of the park. The ridge and furrow earthworks within the park and surrounding area were probably associated with medieval fields that surrounded the villages of Cusworth and, perhaps, Skinthorpe. The core of the medieval village of Cusworth lay immediately to the north-east of the present hall and there was a very strong likelihood that elements of the late medieval village, or its precursors, lay within the present curtillage of the hall and park. Although the site of Skinthorpe was essentially lost, it potentially lay in the vicinity of the eastern edge of the park. Post-medieval landscaping within certain areas of the park would have impacted upon earlier archaeological remains and reduced the east with which the remains of them might be detected using remote sensing methods, such as geophysical survey. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: PA, MD, PM, MO, UD 1 /741 (B ) SK FINNINGLEY QUARRY, FINNINGLEY Finningley Quarry, Finningley, South Yorkshire. Proposed Northern Extension. Desk-Based Assessment MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd Malton : MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd, 2000, 51pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd The assessment was undertaken on the proposed quarry extension site. The underlying geology on the proposed development site could have preserved evidence of past environments with the presence of peat deposits, the possible presence of palaeochannels, and the possible survival of artefacts or features in the underlying sediments. Archaeological deposits, indicated by flint artefact scatters, had previously been recovered from the field on the north-eastern part of the development area and Romano-British artefacts found to the west of the Development Area along the A614. Cartographic evidence had shown 3

4 the possibility of industrial activity in 'Brickkiln Wood' on the eastern side of the evaluation area. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: PR, UD 1 /742 (B ) SE FISHLAKE VILLAGE SEWER MAIN Fishlake Village Sewer Main Intallation: Archaeological Appraisal (NAA 00/22) Abramson, P Barnard Castle : Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, 9pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Northern Archaeological Associates The assessment detailed the scheduled monuments and listed buildings that were within the proposed development area for the sewage pipeline. Several remains of medieval date were deemed to be within the proposed development area, including a church and a wayside cross. [AIP] Archaeological periods represented: MD, UD 1 /743 (B ) SE HUNGERHILL LANE, EDENTHORPE Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment of Hungerhill Lane, Edenthorpe, South Yorkshire (Report No. 589) Lines, A Sheffield : ARCUS, 2000, 24pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: ARCUS The study was carried out in advance of the proposed development of a business park. No specific details about the nature of the groundworks involved in the proposed development were supplied. Cropmarks pertaining to the Iron Age/Romano-British period and of regional significance were noted. The development was likely to have a deleterious effect on them. The find spots (Neolithic/Bronze Age, Iron Age/Romano-British, medieval and post-medieval) in the north east corner of the proposed development area pointed to the presence of material although its significance could not be adequately discerned. The development would have a medium impact on these deposits. For the areas shown as 'blank' the archaeological potential and development impact were unknown. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: NE, EBA, PR, RO, MD, PM, UD 1 /744 (B ) SE LAND AT ROSE HILL, BESSACARR, DONCASTER Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Land at Roase Hill, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Rylatt, J Lincoln : Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2000, 38pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd The results of the assessment suggested that the archaeological potential of the site was high. The site had produced cropmarks indicating the presence of a sub-rectangular enclosure, of later prehistoric or Romano-British date, and a rectilinear arrangement of ditches, forming part of a brickwork field system. Documentary sources suggested that Iron Age and Romano-British artefacts had been recovered from the surface of the site, and that two Romano-British pottery kilns were located in the environs of the enclosure. Previous excavations in the area had investigated a number of Roman pottery production sites. Additionally, chance finds attested to activity in the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Romano-British and medieval periods. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: UD 4

5 1 /745 (B ) SE MANOR FARM, BESSACARR Manor Farm, Bessacarr, South Yorkshire. Proposed Residential Development. Desk-Based Assessment MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd Malton : MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd, 2000, 38pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd The assessment was undertaken as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment to outline the archaeological potential of the proposed residential and commercial development area. The area around Bessacarr included several archaeological sites of regional and national importance, including the Roman fort at Rossington and the known sites of Roman pottery manufacturing in the South Doncaster Region (at Cantley, Bessacarr, Rossington etc.). Sherds of Roman pottery had been found within the proposed development area and the woodland surviving within the site boundaries was listed on the South Yorkshire SMR as 'remnants of Ancient Woodland', predating any agricultural activity in the area. The land at Bessacarr in the medieval period was 'one of several morasses of about four thousand acres in extent lying south of Doncaster and extending toward the villages of Loversall and Rossington'. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: RO Rotherham 1 /746 (B ) SK A631 WIDENING, ROTHERHAM A631 Widening, Rotherham. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment University of Manchester Archaeological Unit Manchester : University of Manchester Archaeological Unit, 2000, Work undertaken by: University of Manchester Archaeological Unit The assessment identified eight sites within or immediately adjacent to the area of the scheme as presently proposed, of which five would, or may be, directly affected. These were: a stone wall within Canklow Wood of unknown date, but possibly associated with the prehistoric/romano-british settlement and field system which has been the subject of previous surveys; the sites of two houses at Wood Foot, dating from at least the mid-18th century; a c.1890s milepost, designated a Grade II Listed Building; and a quarry site at Whiston Crossroads. The area to be affected by the proposed widening also had the potential for containing other archaeological remains particularly of the prehistoric and Romano-British periods. [Au(abr)], UD 1 /747 (B ) SK LAND OFF BELLOWS ROAD, RAWMARSH, ROTHERHAM A Desktop Assessment of the Archaeological Potential of Land off Bellows Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham Cumberpatch, C G Sheffield : Chris Cumberpatch, 2000, 31pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: Chris Cumberpatch The report concluded that the medieval origins of Rawmarsh were suggested by the fact that the church was, in part, of Norman origin and contained a cross that probably predated the church. In addition, finds of medieval and early post-medieval pottery indicated that the manufacture of domestic pottery was an important part of the economy of the town. Rawmarsh type wares formed a significant part of the ceramic assemblages from sites throughout South and West Yorkshire and also occurred on sites in East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The presence of medieval pottery on sites around 5

6 the development area pointed to considerable activity in the area at this time, and there was little doubt that Rawmarsh was a substantial village with an important pottery industry. The presence of the church suggested that the area of the proposed development was close to the core of the medieval village, but there was, at present, no evidence as to the extent of the village or its size. The site of the proposed development almost certainly included that of the Top Pottery and the later blacksmith's workshop. It was most probable that parts of the archaeological strata were removed during the construction of the flats shown on the 1969 OS map, however, pockets of undisturbed archaeological strata may have survived. [Au(adp)] 1 /748 (B ) SK LAND OFF HESLEY GRANGE/UPPER WORTLEY ROAD, ROTHERHAM Land off Hesley Grange/Upper Wortley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Archaeological Desk- Based Assessment (Report No. 800) Martin, L Leeds : Archaeological Services WYAS, 2000, 24pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services WYAS The assessment collated information that indicated the potential for uncovering and/or destroying archaeological remains associated with post-medieval mining activities. It had also been observed that there were a number of important archaeological and historic remains within the locality of the development. Although limited, there was evidence of prehistoric settlement within the vicinity, particularly to monument of Scholes Coppice, c.60m to the north of the development. This indicated the presence of a fairly substantial settlement, which may have extended within the boundaries of the development area. It was also noted that several sections of the 'Roman Ridge' were aligned to the east of the development (the nearest being c.120m away). It was possible that the feature may have run in close proximity or within the site. The site was thought to have been within the boundaries of Kimberworth Deer Park, dating to the medieval period. Further medieval activity had been identified in Kimberworth, in the form of the motte and bailey castle and the later moated manor house. Features relating to the Deer Park may be uncovered within the boundaries of the development area. It must be considered, however, that this site had been extensively developed since the 1960s. This was likely to have encroached upon surviving below ground archaeological deposits. Open cast and underground prospecting for coal may also have damaged and/or destroyed remains of archaeological interest. [Au(adp)] Sheffield 1 /749 (B ) SK FITZALAN WORKS, EFFINGHAM ROAD, ATTERCLIFFE, SHEFFIELD Fitzalan Works, Effingham Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Report 116) Foundations Archaeology Swindon : Foundations Archaeology, 2000, 28pp, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Foundations Archaeology The assessment highlighted the presence of a number of prehistoric, Roman and medieval findspots in the general vicinity of the study area. The presence of the site in relatively close proximity to a ford across the Don suggested generally higher potential for earlier settlement than might otherwise have been the case. The primary importance of the site, however, lay in its post-medieval and early modern industrial history. The site appeared to have been developed in the late 1830's and thereafter remained in use as a steelworks into the latter part of the 20th century. Although parts of the complex dated to the 1889's, others dated from the 1950's and 1970's. The scope of internal modification to the complex suggested that there was little scope for the survival of buried archaeological deposits, should any have previously existed. The site retained some potential for the presence of earlier structural elements within the fabric of the present day buildings. [Au(abr)] 6

7 1 /750 (B ) SK FORMER LEADMILL BUS DEPOT, SHOREHAM STREET, SHEFFIELD Archaeological Stage 1 Assessment of the Former Leadmill Bus Depot, Shoreham Street, Sheffield (Report No. 594) Lines, A Sheffield : ARCUS, 2000, 21pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: ARCUS A rapid stage one assessment was undertaken of the former omnibus depot intended for mixed-use development incorporating student accommodation, workshops and retail facilities. A cutler's wheel was built by George Marriot, scissorsmith and others within the application area in A White Lead Works was constructed in Earlier sites may also have been present. The survival of white lead works was rare and any technological information preserved would have been of high importance. Information from the Mariott Wheel would have added to existing knowledge of cutler's wheels, which was slanted towards those that survived into the 20th century. The foundation solution had not been finalised but discussions on site indicated that the development would have a deleterious effect upon any archaeological deposits. Information on the buried deposits was moderate. [Au(abr)] 1 /751 (B ) SK LAND AT BARBERFIELDS FARM AND HOLDWORTH An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment of Land at Barberfields Farm and Holdworth, South Yorkshire (Report No ) Badcock, A Sheffield : ARCUS, 2000, 61pp, pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: ARCUS The assessment was undertaken of two areas of council-owned land, prior to its sale. Barberfields Farm (SK ) comprised an area of pasture, subdivided by drystone walls of the enclosure period (late 19th century). A range of industrial activities had taken place in the vicinity. The Ringinglow areas were mined for coal during the post-medieval period, and the subsurface workings of one of these mines may have extended into the northern part of the study area. Surfaces remains, thought to relate to mining activity, were identified on the western edge of the study area, close to Sheephill Road. A copperas works and possible lead-smelting site were located immediately outside of the study area, adjacent to the north-west boundary. A brief survey and photographic record of the farm buildings was also made. Several phases of construction were identified, and further study of these buildings was recommended. The land at Holdworth (SK ) also comprised pasture fields, bounded by enclosure drystone walls. The main features of note in this area were disused sandstone quarries in the south-west portion of the study area, and the location of three concrete footings for wartime antiaircraft cables. These cables had been strung across the Loxley Valley to prevent the Damflask reservoir and dam from aircraft attack. [Au(abr)], MO, UD 1 /752 (B ) SK LAND AT JESSOPS RIVERSIDE, BRIGHTSIDE, SHEFFIELD Archaeological Appraisal of Land at Jessops Riverside, Brightside, Sheffield (Report No ) Badcock, A Sheffield : ARCUS, 2000, 35pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: ARCUS A rapid appraisal was undertaken of the site for which outline planning permission existed for development. Parts of the site had already been cleared of contaminated or unconsolidated land that had resulted in a reduction of ground levels. The state of preservation of archaeological features across the site was therefore uncertain, and likely to have been variable. This report was a brief appraisal of the historical development of the site, and contained proposals for a watching brief and field evaluation. Study of historic maps showed that the site had long been associated with the production 7

8 and working of iron and steel. In the late 18th century a forge was established on the site of a medieval corn mill by the river. The site developed through time, expanding rapidly in the mid 19th century under the ownership of William Jessop and Sons. It became known as the Brightside Works and was developed on both sides of the River Don. The proposed development works would disturb any buried archaeological remains that had survived, although little was known about the quality or nature of the archaeological deposits. If present, archaeological remain would provide valuable information about the development of the steel making and working from the 18th century through to the late 20th century, and would have feed into broader research themes established for this industry on a regional and national level. [Au(abr)], UD 1 /753 (B ) SK WARREN LANE, CHAPELTOWN Land at Warren Lane, Chapeltown: An Archaeological Assessment Neal, P & Fraser, R Barnard Castle : Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, 12pp, figs, tabs, refs, pls Work undertaken by: Northern Archaeological Associates The site of the proposed residential development was found to lie within an area of archaeological interest. Features noted were predominantly medieval in date and consisted of several bell pits and a deer park. Undated earthwork features were also recorded. [AIP] Archaeological periods represented: MD, UD 8