LAND ADJACENT TO ROSE COTTAGE AND 'WINSERDINE', Dymock
NGR: SO 6991 3139

A mitigation strategy consisting of excavation and watching brief was carried out on an area of c. 0.57ha just within the north-east corner of a postulated Roman town. The excavation largely comprised the line of a drainage trench 1.5m wide across the site from the B4215 to the flood plain of the river Leadon. Several drainage ditches, cultivation furrows and pits were investigated as well as two burials. A considerable quantity of iron working debris was recovered, indicating that smelting was undertaken somewhere in the vicinity. There were, however, no features that could be related specifically to settlement or industry. The pottery indicates that much of the activity occurred between c. 50 and 120 AD, with slightly lesser activity in the later 2nd century. There was some activity in the later Roman period. Analysis may indicate whether this represents a continual presence or a reoccupation. There were very few finds that indicate a significant formal Roman presence. The pottery styles would appear to be largely consistent with a 'native' population. This will also be further investigated during the analysis phase. There was no indication that the site had been occupied during the middle ages apart from a few pits near the B4215.

Tavener, N, Land adjacent to Rose Cottage and 'Winserdine', Dymock, Gloucestershire: Assessment report on the excavation and watching brief with a project proposal for analysis and publication, December 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 216

MINCHINHAMPTON CRICKET CLUB, Minchinhampton
NGR: SO 875 006

Two areas were lowered by a maximum depth of 125mm for the purpose of creating cricket practise ends. Nothing was seen except turf and topsoil. The area had been rotavated and levelled in 1972 which had removed any trace of archaeology within the depth of the trenches.

Appleton-Fox, N, Minchinhampton Cricket Club, Minchinhampton, Report on a programme of archaeological works, July 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 195

THE CHURCH OF ST PETER, Newnham-on-Severn
NGR: SO 690 115

A watching brief on drainage works in the churchyard revealed little of archaeological significance. An initial evaluation trench was excavated through the upper parts of an earth bank defining the extent of the churchyard was entirely nineteenth century. This identified that the upper parts were of post-medieval origin. The watching brief within the nineteenth century churchyard disturbed some disarticulated human bone which was reburied. The watching brief outside the nineteenth century churchyard, in what was then orchard, found no significant archaeological deposits.

Wainwright, J & Howard, R, The Church of St Peter, Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire: Report on a programme of archaeological works, February 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 170

CAMAS BUILDING MATERIALS, STATION ROAD, South Cerney
NGR: SU 0520 9670

A desk-based assessment showed that until the site was used by CAMAS for its works the area had been agricultural land. It is likely that the site had been used for farming since the early medieval period when the village of South Cerney was established. Excavations within the village have shown that human settlement in the area has occurred since the Mesolithic period. Much of the site has probably been surface stripped down to the gravel at the time of the works construction. However, a portion of the site has since 1924 become over grown with trees and bushes. The site visit did not establish if this area had been disturbed and could not rule out potential archaeological remains.

Nash, A, CAMAS Building Materials, Station Road, South Cerney, Gloucestershire: Report on a desk-based assessment, September 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 207

LAND AT SELSEY ROAD, South Woodchester, Stroud
NGR: SO 3839 2028

A watching brief was maintained on land close to Woodchester Roman Villa. The excavation of three trial investigation trenches by machine across the area designated for the new dwelling revealed no significant archaeology. However, The County Sites and Monument Records reveals that within the development area are the partial standing remains of a post-1540 tithe barn. It is clear from the developer's drawings these remains will not be directly affected by the proposed new development.

Nash, A, Land at Selsey Road, South Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire: Report on an archaeological watching brief, July 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 190

TEWKESBURY ABBEY, Tewkesbury
NGR: SO 892 324

As part of the continuing development of the south side of the abbey further groundworks were the subject of a watching brief. The area of paving beside the garden of rest was extended westwards and round the southern part of the west end of the abbey. No evidence of medieval activity was observed as the depth of penetration only affected layers disturbed in recent times

Appleton-Fox, N, Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: A report on an archaeological watching brief, December 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 222

TEWKESBURY ABBEY, Tewkesbury
NGR: SO 892 324

Three pieces of groundworks were the subject of watching briefs at the south and east sides of the Abbey. Evidence of earlier activity was observed in all trenches. A solid foundation was seen just to the south of the south transept, a wall near the south doorway and fragments of the footings of the Lady Chapel were seen to the east of the Abbey.

Appleton-Fox, N, Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Report on an archaeological watching brief, September 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 202