Papers by LS Archaeology LSA
This report outlines the results of an evaluation of land north and east of Moatfield Farm, Willi... more This report outlines the results of an evaluation of land north and east of Moatfield Farm, Willitoft Road,
Spaldington, East Riding Of Yorkshire. The site is situated within a known heritage asset:
• Humber HER Number: 2898, A Medieval Moat Type A2 (f) Seignorial Moated Site, one of whose arms is
almost totally destroyed.
The evaluation determined the location and width of the buried remains of the eastern arm of the moat
ditch. Ground levelling layers sealed the moat's dried organic fill. The ditch was first observed 0.75m
below ground level and further investigated to 1.13m below ground level. At this depth, the ditch yielded
modern artefactual data; this was anticipated due to the ditch being represented as open on the 1953 OS
Mapof Spaldington. The ditch has a width of approximately 8.00m, similar to that of the remaining
northern arm.
To conclude, the site appears to have undergone ground levelling, which has likely occurred periodically
over the moated site's history. Within the trench's parameters, there was no evidence of an internal
building platform or other evidence to indicate the moated site's original function. Residual or sealed
artefact data from the medieval period was not present. Earlier deposits and environmental data are
probably contained within the moat but at depths greater than 1.13m below ground level.
The value of the archaeological resource within this site is deemed to be medium to low. This app... more The value of the archaeological resource within this site is deemed to be medium to low. This applies to
sites with the potential to contain designated, undesignated or unknown assets that contribute to regional
and local research objectives.
Based on both the site's baseline assessment for archaeology and the proximity of a possible prehistoric
trackway (Monument Number: 1433157), the probability of prehistoric remains being present is moderate,
and the probability of finding post-medievaldeposits is also moderate.
outlines the results of an archaeological watching brief carried out during ground stripping at R... more outlines the results of an archaeological watching brief carried out during ground stripping at Ryedale School, Nawton, North Yorkshire. During the archaeological watching brief, no archaeological deposits were encountered; one feature was identified: French Drain associated with the school 's construction in 1953. The site underwent extensive levelling during the school's construction in 1953. The monitoring from this event suggests that no archaeological deposits are likely to be present within the footprint of the school ground.
The site was attended by a representative of LS Archaeology on the 4th and 8th of April; no archa... more The site was attended by a representative of LS Archaeology on the 4th and 8th of April; no archaeological deposits were present within the area of the watching brief.
During the archaeological watching brief three contexts were recorded and these were associated w... more During the archaeological watching brief three contexts were recorded and these were associated with the pond and its sediments. The pond had no obvious cut and had formed organically over time within a wet depression upon clay soil. Chalk blocks were contained within the bank of the pond. These would add structure to its edges and control the PH level to avoid additional sediment buildup.
During the excavation of the floodlight pits, two additional Romano-British features were identif... more During the excavation of the floodlight pits, two additional Romano-British features were identified (Figure 9). The floodlight pits were 0.50m x 0.50m and created enough of a window to determine the absence or presence of archaeological deposits. Eight pits were excavated and 25% of these pits had archaeological deposits.
Between the 22nd and the 25th of April seven 10.00m x 2.00m trenches were opened, cleaned and as... more Between the 22nd and the 25th of April seven 10.00m x 2.00m trenches were opened, cleaned and assessed. No archaeological deposits were observed during this evaluation. This test indicates that the site to the rear of the existing detached property has low archaeological potential.
The area surveyed follows on from work carried out in 2002 on the Scheduled remains of the dike s... more The area surveyed follows on from work carried out in 2002 on the Scheduled remains of the dike situated to the south (Dennison, 2002). This phase concentrates on the northern section that runs parallel to Saltergate Bank and forms the remains of the unscheduled portion of the earthwork.
Four phases were identified during the excavation.
1. The remains of a north-south aligned trench... more Four phases were identified during the excavation.
1. The remains of a north-south aligned trench identified as the 13th century foundation trench of the
west wall. This wall was dismantled during the rebuilding of the enlarged church. Two possible
‘Eves-drip burials’ were situated adjacent to the 13th century foundations
2. The 14th
– 15th century west wall foundations that currently support the west wall.
3. 17th
-19th century burials within the rear of the nave towards the west wall.
4. 20th century made grounds and structures associated with the repair of the church floor in the
1950s after a flooding event.
This report outlines the results of a below-ground archaeological evaluation at St Mary’s Church,... more This report outlines the results of a below-ground archaeological evaluation at St Mary’s Church,
Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. A new internal porch is to be constructed at the west-facing
doorway of the Nave. To inform the design process and mitigate against excessive below-ground
intrusion, two test pits were excavated to determine the character and depths of deposits.
This report outlines the results of a Technical Assessment (Nigel Copsey, The Earth Stone and Lim... more This report outlines the results of a Technical Assessment (Nigel Copsey, The Earth Stone and Lime
Company) and a Level 2 Building Survey (Ls Archaeology)at the Park Pale at Ingleby Greenhow Park,
Ingleby Greenhow, North Yorkshire. During the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the land was initially
enclosed to create a deer park. In the 19th century, the enclosed area was repurposed for game bird
shooting and the planting of a woodland leisure park. Currently, it is owned and managed by Forestry
England. This assessment aims to record the wall in its current state, place it within its historical
context and identify areas that would benefit from intervention.
This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during the restoration of an 18t... more This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during the restoration of an 18th-19 th century dew pond located at Sheepwalk Plantation, Wykeham, North Yorkshire. The pond is situated in the North York Moors National Park within an area of prehistoric Scheduled Monuments. During the archaeological watching brief, no unknown deposits were encountered; three contexts were recorded and these were associated with the construction of the dew pond.
This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during the repair of a retaining... more This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during the repair of a retaining wall situated
to the front of St Leonard’s Church, Welbury, Northallerton. The Grade II listed St Leonard’s Church is
situated in the parish of Welbury in the Diocese of York.
During the archaeological watching brief,no unknown deposits were encountered; six contexts were
recorded and these were associated with the construction of the retaining wall (3).
An archaeological watching brief took place during the groundwork required for the creation of a
... more An archaeological watching brief took place during the groundwork required for the creation of a
wildlife pond in Field OS 4119 opposite Rose Cottage, Wass. The site is located in the North York
Moors National Park in proximity to Byland Abbey Cistercian Monastery, a scheduled monument
which featuresa monastic precinct, water-management earthworks, enclosures, ancillary buildings
and quarries (List Entry Number: 1013403). No archaeological deposits were encountered during the
watching brief.
An archaeological watching brief was carried out during groundworks associated with the excavatio... more An archaeological watching brief was carried out during groundworks associated with the excavation of a utility trench during the aforementioned development at Thirsk Hall. No archaeological deposits were observed within the trench. The remains of three surfaces associated with 19 th and 20 th century stabling, pathways and garden sheds were noted and recorded.
An archaeological watching brief took place during the groundworks required for the installation ... more An archaeological watching brief took place during the groundworks required for the installation of a
groundwater soakaway at Stonehaven, Dunsforth Road, Aldborough, North Yorkshire. The site is
located within the Conservation Area and Scheduled Monument of Aldborough.
No archaeological features were encountered during the watching brief. The constructionof the
soakaway pit involved excavation to a depth of 1.36m below ground level; at this depth,no Roman
deposits were present.
A thick band of post-Medievalgarden/agricultural soil comprised the earliest deposit encountered within
the limits of this excavation. It contained a mixture of redeposited pottery sherds dating from the 3rd
-
15th century.
A small development has been granted planning permission at the site of Prospect Farm, Murton Way... more A small development has been granted planning permission at the site of Prospect Farm, Murton Way,
Murton, York (Figure 1), and shall comprise the conversion and extension of redundant agricultural
buildings to form two dwellings. The site lies within the Conservation Area of Murton and is situated west
of the village centre, set back from Murton Way, behind Prospect Farmhouse.
As the conversion development will permanently alter the original farm buildings, a Level 2 Building
Recording was undertaken and completed in 2021. The report is available to view via the York HER
interactive map.
This report outlines the results from the watching brief carried out intermittently between 2022-2023.
Given the close proximity of the site to the neighbouring Medieval Church of St James, there was
potential for archaeological deposits to be present from this period. Most of the archaeological monitoring
occurred inside the farm dwellings which had concrete floors constructed into a levelling/made ground
surface. In these locations, depths where Medieval deposits may be present were not reached. The
excavation of the foundation and service trenches revealed no archaeological deposits seen in section
nor produced any residual finds.
This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during groundworks associated wi... more This report outlines the results of a watching brief carried out during groundworks associated with the
change of use of garden land to allow for the erection of a new dwelling with associated access and
garage at Highfield Cottage, 70 Main Street, Bishop Wilton, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The site is located within the Conservation Area and historic core of Bishop Wilton. The groundworks
associated with the development had the potential to disturb unknown archaeological deposits, in
particular those of a Medievaldate.
Archaeological deposits were present and could be dated to the 11th
-16
th century. They included,by
order of phasing:a boundary ditch, quarrying pit, an aligned boundary ditch with a later addition and
two cow with foetal calf burials. Deposits are associated with the development of a Medieval domestic
toft and croft.
An assessment of the archaeological potential of the site was undertaken by a geophysical survey
... more An assessment of the archaeological potential of the site was undertaken by a geophysical survey
followed by trial trenching. This evaluation aimed to establish the character and age of any
archaeological deposits found within the trenches. Trenches were laid out in relation to the results of the
geophysical survey to test the identified anomalies and features. Trenches were also laid in areas that
provided no geophysical data.
The results from the trial trench evaluation conclude that this parcel of land contains evidence of a Late
Medieval ridge and furrow field system. During the late 18th
-19
th century, the drainage was improved by
the laying of field drains adjacent to the furrows.
One small ditch of uncertain function and date predates the Late Medieval field system. The latest
activity on site is related to two events that involved the purposeful burying of mixed material items into a
large pit. This occurred sometime during the early 20th century.
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Spaldington, East Riding Of Yorkshire. The site is situated within a known heritage asset:
• Humber HER Number: 2898, A Medieval Moat Type A2 (f) Seignorial Moated Site, one of whose arms is
almost totally destroyed.
The evaluation determined the location and width of the buried remains of the eastern arm of the moat
ditch. Ground levelling layers sealed the moat's dried organic fill. The ditch was first observed 0.75m
below ground level and further investigated to 1.13m below ground level. At this depth, the ditch yielded
modern artefactual data; this was anticipated due to the ditch being represented as open on the 1953 OS
Mapof Spaldington. The ditch has a width of approximately 8.00m, similar to that of the remaining
northern arm.
To conclude, the site appears to have undergone ground levelling, which has likely occurred periodically
over the moated site's history. Within the trench's parameters, there was no evidence of an internal
building platform or other evidence to indicate the moated site's original function. Residual or sealed
artefact data from the medieval period was not present. Earlier deposits and environmental data are
probably contained within the moat but at depths greater than 1.13m below ground level.
sites with the potential to contain designated, undesignated or unknown assets that contribute to regional
and local research objectives.
Based on both the site's baseline assessment for archaeology and the proximity of a possible prehistoric
trackway (Monument Number: 1433157), the probability of prehistoric remains being present is moderate,
and the probability of finding post-medievaldeposits is also moderate.
1. The remains of a north-south aligned trench identified as the 13th century foundation trench of the
west wall. This wall was dismantled during the rebuilding of the enlarged church. Two possible
‘Eves-drip burials’ were situated adjacent to the 13th century foundations
2. The 14th
– 15th century west wall foundations that currently support the west wall.
3. 17th
-19th century burials within the rear of the nave towards the west wall.
4. 20th century made grounds and structures associated with the repair of the church floor in the
1950s after a flooding event.
Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. A new internal porch is to be constructed at the west-facing
doorway of the Nave. To inform the design process and mitigate against excessive below-ground
intrusion, two test pits were excavated to determine the character and depths of deposits.
Company) and a Level 2 Building Survey (Ls Archaeology)at the Park Pale at Ingleby Greenhow Park,
Ingleby Greenhow, North Yorkshire. During the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the land was initially
enclosed to create a deer park. In the 19th century, the enclosed area was repurposed for game bird
shooting and the planting of a woodland leisure park. Currently, it is owned and managed by Forestry
England. This assessment aims to record the wall in its current state, place it within its historical
context and identify areas that would benefit from intervention.
to the front of St Leonard’s Church, Welbury, Northallerton. The Grade II listed St Leonard’s Church is
situated in the parish of Welbury in the Diocese of York.
During the archaeological watching brief,no unknown deposits were encountered; six contexts were
recorded and these were associated with the construction of the retaining wall (3).
wildlife pond in Field OS 4119 opposite Rose Cottage, Wass. The site is located in the North York
Moors National Park in proximity to Byland Abbey Cistercian Monastery, a scheduled monument
which featuresa monastic precinct, water-management earthworks, enclosures, ancillary buildings
and quarries (List Entry Number: 1013403). No archaeological deposits were encountered during the
watching brief.
groundwater soakaway at Stonehaven, Dunsforth Road, Aldborough, North Yorkshire. The site is
located within the Conservation Area and Scheduled Monument of Aldborough.
No archaeological features were encountered during the watching brief. The constructionof the
soakaway pit involved excavation to a depth of 1.36m below ground level; at this depth,no Roman
deposits were present.
A thick band of post-Medievalgarden/agricultural soil comprised the earliest deposit encountered within
the limits of this excavation. It contained a mixture of redeposited pottery sherds dating from the 3rd
-
15th century.
Murton, York (Figure 1), and shall comprise the conversion and extension of redundant agricultural
buildings to form two dwellings. The site lies within the Conservation Area of Murton and is situated west
of the village centre, set back from Murton Way, behind Prospect Farmhouse.
As the conversion development will permanently alter the original farm buildings, a Level 2 Building
Recording was undertaken and completed in 2021. The report is available to view via the York HER
interactive map.
This report outlines the results from the watching brief carried out intermittently between 2022-2023.
Given the close proximity of the site to the neighbouring Medieval Church of St James, there was
potential for archaeological deposits to be present from this period. Most of the archaeological monitoring
occurred inside the farm dwellings which had concrete floors constructed into a levelling/made ground
surface. In these locations, depths where Medieval deposits may be present were not reached. The
excavation of the foundation and service trenches revealed no archaeological deposits seen in section
nor produced any residual finds.
change of use of garden land to allow for the erection of a new dwelling with associated access and
garage at Highfield Cottage, 70 Main Street, Bishop Wilton, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The site is located within the Conservation Area and historic core of Bishop Wilton. The groundworks
associated with the development had the potential to disturb unknown archaeological deposits, in
particular those of a Medievaldate.
Archaeological deposits were present and could be dated to the 11th
-16
th century. They included,by
order of phasing:a boundary ditch, quarrying pit, an aligned boundary ditch with a later addition and
two cow with foetal calf burials. Deposits are associated with the development of a Medieval domestic
toft and croft.
followed by trial trenching. This evaluation aimed to establish the character and age of any
archaeological deposits found within the trenches. Trenches were laid out in relation to the results of the
geophysical survey to test the identified anomalies and features. Trenches were also laid in areas that
provided no geophysical data.
The results from the trial trench evaluation conclude that this parcel of land contains evidence of a Late
Medieval ridge and furrow field system. During the late 18th
-19
th century, the drainage was improved by
the laying of field drains adjacent to the furrows.
One small ditch of uncertain function and date predates the Late Medieval field system. The latest
activity on site is related to two events that involved the purposeful burying of mixed material items into a
large pit. This occurred sometime during the early 20th century.
Spaldington, East Riding Of Yorkshire. The site is situated within a known heritage asset:
• Humber HER Number: 2898, A Medieval Moat Type A2 (f) Seignorial Moated Site, one of whose arms is
almost totally destroyed.
The evaluation determined the location and width of the buried remains of the eastern arm of the moat
ditch. Ground levelling layers sealed the moat's dried organic fill. The ditch was first observed 0.75m
below ground level and further investigated to 1.13m below ground level. At this depth, the ditch yielded
modern artefactual data; this was anticipated due to the ditch being represented as open on the 1953 OS
Mapof Spaldington. The ditch has a width of approximately 8.00m, similar to that of the remaining
northern arm.
To conclude, the site appears to have undergone ground levelling, which has likely occurred periodically
over the moated site's history. Within the trench's parameters, there was no evidence of an internal
building platform or other evidence to indicate the moated site's original function. Residual or sealed
artefact data from the medieval period was not present. Earlier deposits and environmental data are
probably contained within the moat but at depths greater than 1.13m below ground level.
sites with the potential to contain designated, undesignated or unknown assets that contribute to regional
and local research objectives.
Based on both the site's baseline assessment for archaeology and the proximity of a possible prehistoric
trackway (Monument Number: 1433157), the probability of prehistoric remains being present is moderate,
and the probability of finding post-medievaldeposits is also moderate.
1. The remains of a north-south aligned trench identified as the 13th century foundation trench of the
west wall. This wall was dismantled during the rebuilding of the enlarged church. Two possible
‘Eves-drip burials’ were situated adjacent to the 13th century foundations
2. The 14th
– 15th century west wall foundations that currently support the west wall.
3. 17th
-19th century burials within the rear of the nave towards the west wall.
4. 20th century made grounds and structures associated with the repair of the church floor in the
1950s after a flooding event.
Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. A new internal porch is to be constructed at the west-facing
doorway of the Nave. To inform the design process and mitigate against excessive below-ground
intrusion, two test pits were excavated to determine the character and depths of deposits.
Company) and a Level 2 Building Survey (Ls Archaeology)at the Park Pale at Ingleby Greenhow Park,
Ingleby Greenhow, North Yorkshire. During the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the land was initially
enclosed to create a deer park. In the 19th century, the enclosed area was repurposed for game bird
shooting and the planting of a woodland leisure park. Currently, it is owned and managed by Forestry
England. This assessment aims to record the wall in its current state, place it within its historical
context and identify areas that would benefit from intervention.
to the front of St Leonard’s Church, Welbury, Northallerton. The Grade II listed St Leonard’s Church is
situated in the parish of Welbury in the Diocese of York.
During the archaeological watching brief,no unknown deposits were encountered; six contexts were
recorded and these were associated with the construction of the retaining wall (3).
wildlife pond in Field OS 4119 opposite Rose Cottage, Wass. The site is located in the North York
Moors National Park in proximity to Byland Abbey Cistercian Monastery, a scheduled monument
which featuresa monastic precinct, water-management earthworks, enclosures, ancillary buildings
and quarries (List Entry Number: 1013403). No archaeological deposits were encountered during the
watching brief.
groundwater soakaway at Stonehaven, Dunsforth Road, Aldborough, North Yorkshire. The site is
located within the Conservation Area and Scheduled Monument of Aldborough.
No archaeological features were encountered during the watching brief. The constructionof the
soakaway pit involved excavation to a depth of 1.36m below ground level; at this depth,no Roman
deposits were present.
A thick band of post-Medievalgarden/agricultural soil comprised the earliest deposit encountered within
the limits of this excavation. It contained a mixture of redeposited pottery sherds dating from the 3rd
-
15th century.
Murton, York (Figure 1), and shall comprise the conversion and extension of redundant agricultural
buildings to form two dwellings. The site lies within the Conservation Area of Murton and is situated west
of the village centre, set back from Murton Way, behind Prospect Farmhouse.
As the conversion development will permanently alter the original farm buildings, a Level 2 Building
Recording was undertaken and completed in 2021. The report is available to view via the York HER
interactive map.
This report outlines the results from the watching brief carried out intermittently between 2022-2023.
Given the close proximity of the site to the neighbouring Medieval Church of St James, there was
potential for archaeological deposits to be present from this period. Most of the archaeological monitoring
occurred inside the farm dwellings which had concrete floors constructed into a levelling/made ground
surface. In these locations, depths where Medieval deposits may be present were not reached. The
excavation of the foundation and service trenches revealed no archaeological deposits seen in section
nor produced any residual finds.
change of use of garden land to allow for the erection of a new dwelling with associated access and
garage at Highfield Cottage, 70 Main Street, Bishop Wilton, East Riding of Yorkshire.
The site is located within the Conservation Area and historic core of Bishop Wilton. The groundworks
associated with the development had the potential to disturb unknown archaeological deposits, in
particular those of a Medievaldate.
Archaeological deposits were present and could be dated to the 11th
-16
th century. They included,by
order of phasing:a boundary ditch, quarrying pit, an aligned boundary ditch with a later addition and
two cow with foetal calf burials. Deposits are associated with the development of a Medieval domestic
toft and croft.
followed by trial trenching. This evaluation aimed to establish the character and age of any
archaeological deposits found within the trenches. Trenches were laid out in relation to the results of the
geophysical survey to test the identified anomalies and features. Trenches were also laid in areas that
provided no geophysical data.
The results from the trial trench evaluation conclude that this parcel of land contains evidence of a Late
Medieval ridge and furrow field system. During the late 18th
-19
th century, the drainage was improved by
the laying of field drains adjacent to the furrows.
One small ditch of uncertain function and date predates the Late Medieval field system. The latest
activity on site is related to two events that involved the purposeful burying of mixed material items into a
large pit. This occurred sometime during the early 20th century.