Danderhall

NT 3188 6941 A 5% sample evaluation consisting of 15 trenches, totalling 1535m2, was undertaken on 3 – 8 October 2007. The work located disturbed building debris, probably associated with the Woolmet Mains Farmstead, but no intact walls or floors. Waste material found in the topsoil and cut features were indicative of the former use of the area by the coal mining industry.

Archive: RCAHMS (intended)

Funder: Ironside Farrar on behalf of Turner and Townsend

Martin Cook (AOC Archaeology Group), 2008

NT 3184 6927 to NT 3166 6922 – South-eastern Wedge RP13, NT 3188 6941 – South-eastern Wedge Block An

archaeological evaluation was required in advance of the proposed South-eastern Wedge (RP13) development near Danderhall. The archaeological evaluation was undertaken between 5 September–8 October 2007. It comprised 5% of the proposed development area, consisting of eight trenches totalling 360m². A 4.5m long circular feature/pit associated with the coal mining industry was identified but left unexcavated. The evaluation uncovered no features or artefacts of archaeological significance.

A subsequent archaeological evaluation was required in advance of the proposed South-eastern Wedge (Block O) development again near Danderhall. The archaeological evaluation comprised 5% of the proposed development area, consisting of 15 trenches totalling 1,535m2. The location of the Woolmet Mains Farmstead

was identified to the W of the development. Material associated with the former use of the site within the coalmining industry was identified in the topsoil. The evaluation uncovered no features or artefacts of archaeological significance.

Archive to be deposited with RCAHMS.

Funder: Turner Townsend.