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Report Title

The Philberds, Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire: evaluation report

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Wessex Archaeology - 2005

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Summary

Non Technical Summary Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Cliveden Homes to undertake an archaeological evaluation on land proposed for redevelopment at The Philberds, Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire (the Site), centred on NGR 489501/178300. The evaluation comprised the excavation of fourteen trenches, varying between 2m and 20m in length, the observation of the grubbing out of the foundations and services of Philberds House and the observation and recording of five geotechnical test pits. The object of the evaluation was to determine the presence/absence of archaeological deposits/structures on the site and if present to establish their date, location, nature and state of preservation. No archaeological finds or features were detected in any part of the evaluation, the watching brief or during the monitoring of the geotechnical test pits. i AcknowledgementsNontechnical Summary An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the excavation of seven geotechnical pits at The Philberds, Ascot Road,. Holyport, Berkshire (the Site) centred on NGR 489505/178303 on 12th November 2004. The Site lies within an historic landscape, some 200 metres to the northeast of Philberds Farm, the former location of the manor house of the Philberds family, which is first recorded in 1208. The extant Philberds farm has previously been subject to an Historic Appraisal (Wessex Archaeology 2002, report ref 52091.01) which demonstrated the potential for the preservation of below ground archaeological deposits related to the medieval and later occupation of the manor and adjacent areas. As the Site under consideration in this report lies adjacent to the north of Philberds Farm, the Client requested that a representative of Wessex Archaeology attend during geotechnical investigations, this requirement was confirmed by Fiona Macdonald, the Archaeological Advisor to the Windsor and Maidenhead Council. Archaeological observation consisted, in this instance, of the observation and recording of seven geotechnical pits excavated in the gardens around the dwelling known as The Philberds. No deposits or structures of archaeological note were encountered. ii THE PHILBERDS, HOLYPORT, BERKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF REPORT November 2004 1 INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

Non Technical Summary..............................................................................i Acknowledgements......................................................................................ii 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................3 1.1 Scope of Document........................................................................................3 1.2 Planning Background...................................................................................3 1.3 Site Description.............................................................................................3 1.4 Stages of Archaeological works...................................................................3 1.5 Aims and Objectives.....................................................................................4 1.6 Archaeological and Historical Background ...............................................4 2 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY........................................................................5 2.1 Health and Safety..........................................................................................5 2.2 Fieldwork.......................................................................................................5 3 RESULTS...................................................................................................................6 3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................6 3.2 Deposit Sequence and Stratigraphy............................................................6 4 FINDS ........................................................................................................................7 5 ENVIRONMENTAL EVIDENCE..........................................................................7 6 CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................7 7 ARCHIVE..................................................................................................................7 8 REFERENCES..........................................................................................................7 9 APPENDIX 1: TRENCH SUMMARIES................................................................9 10 APPENDIX 2: THE PHILBERDS, HOLYPORT, BERKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF REPORT..............................14 Acknowledgements.......................................................................................i Nontechnical Summary..............................................................................ii 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................1 1.1 Planning Background...................................................................................1 1.2 Site Location..................................................................................................1 1.3 Landform, Geology and Soils.......................................................................1 1.4 Archaeological Background.........................................................................1 1.5 Aims and Objectives.....................................................................................2 2 METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................2 2.1 Methodological Standards............................................................................2 2.2 Health and Safety..........................................................................................2 2.3 Fieldwork.......................................................................................................2 3 RESULTS...................................................................................................................3 3.1 Deposit Sequence and Stratigraphy............................................................3 4 CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION.......................................................................3 5 THE ARCHIVE.........................................................................................................3

Headings

Cliveden Homes
62 West Street
The Chandlery
50 Westminster Bridge Road
Non Technical Summary
Acknowledgements
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVALUATION REPORT
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of Document
1.2 Planning Background
1.3 Site Description
1.4 Stages of Archaeological works
1.6 Archaeological and Historical Background
2 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
2.1 Health and Safety
2.2 Fieldwork
2.2.3 The excavated trenches varied between 36m2
3 RESULTS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Deposit Sequence and Stratigraphy
4 FINDS
5 ENVIRONMENTAL EVIDENCE
6 CONCLUSION
7 ARCHIVE
9 APPENDIX 1: TRENCH SUMMARIES
10 APPENDIX 2: THE PHILBERDS, HOLYPORT, BERKSHIRE
Cliveden Homes
62 West Street
50 Westminster Bridge Road
Acknowledgements
Nontechnical Summary
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Planning Background
1.1.1 Wessex Archaeology was commissioned to undertake an archaeological
1.2 Site Location
1.3 Landform, Geology and Soils
1.4 Archaeological Background
1.5 Aims and Objectives
2 METHODOLOGY
2.1 Methodological Standards
2.2 Health and Safety
2.3 Fieldwork
3 RESULTS
3.1 Deposit Sequence and Stratigraphy
4 CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION
5 THE ARCHIVE
6 APPENDIX 1. NOVEMBER 2004 TEST PIT SUMMARY TABLES