Information for record number MWA12879:
Area of quartzite stones found NE of the church in Weddington

Summary An area of quartzite stones located by excavation in 1997. This has been interpreted both as a dump of stones for the construction of field drains in the area or a floor surface, possibly 17th century in date.
What Is It?  
Type: Construction Debris?, Floor?
Period: Modern (1600 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Nuneaton and Bedworth
District: Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 36 93
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 An area of quartzite stone was discovered in 1997 just to the north east of the church. It was suggested that this was the remains of a dump of stones for use in constructing the quartzite land drains found in the area and suggested to be 17th century in date.
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3 An alternative suggestion was put forward as a floor surface, possibly of a building of 17th century date.
 
Sources
Source No: 3
Source Type: Correspondence
Title: Email from Alan Cook on 23rd August 2011
Author/originator: Cook A F
Date: 2011
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Desk Top Study
Title: Factual study data and objections report
Author/originator: Cook A
Date: 2010
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: St James Church Development, Weddington
Author/originator: Scott, K
Date: 1997
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technique excavation Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.

Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench.
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS * Debris consisting of excess construction material used in the building of a nearby site or structure. If unsure of whether debris is from construction or demolition, index with both terms. back
monument DRAIN * An artificial channel for draining water or carrying it off. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FIELD DRAIN * An unsocketed earthenware or porous concrete pipe laid end to end unjointed so as to drain the ground. back

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