Land north-west of Swanland Equestrian, Swanland, East Riding of Yorkshire. Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching

Eighteen trenches were located and levelled using a Trimble GPS Rover. Trenches 1-13, and 15-18 measured 40m x 2m whilst Trench 14 measures 10m x 10m. The trenches had been positioned in order to assess anomalies highlighted in the results of the Geophysical Survey, areas thought to be devoid of archaeological activity were also examined. Once positioned the trenches were excavated using a wheeled mechanical excavator, fitted with a wide toothless bucket operating under close archaeological supervision. In each trench, soils were removed down to perceived archaeological horizon. The exposed surfaces were cleaned appropriately, and any subsequent excavation was carried out by hand. A sufficient sample of archaeological features and deposits were hand excavated, in order to address the aims of the Archaeological Evaluation by Trial Trenching. All excavation and recording was carried out in line with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation A targeted Strip, Map and record excavation undertaken