Images from an Archaeological Evaluation at Eldertree Lodge, Rotherham, March 2022

This collection comprises images from an archaeological evaluation in the form of a strip, map and record exercise which took place at Eldertree Lodge. This work was undertaken by ArcHeritage in March 2022. The evaluation was across an area of approximately 2000 square metres, in order to ascertain whether any archaeological or mining remains were present within the western part of the proposed development site. The topsoil strip was monitored to the top of undisturbed subsoil and any features exposed were recorded. No remains of archaeological significance were found in the strip, map and record. All features uncovered were either undated or of modern date, and included a drainage gully, field drain, and a soakaway that had been backfilled with asbestos and building debris. Beyond this the southern and western portions of site were subject to heavy modern disturbance both via manholes and modern farming debris, including both skeletonised and partially skeletonised pig carcasses. No evidence was found for the mine shaft recorded by the Coal Authority, or any other shallow coal or ironstone mining within the evaluation area.