Site Event/Activity record ESF25107 - Deposit, National Rail, Ipswich Chord, Ipswich.

An archaeological evaluation (via monitoring of geotechnical works) was conducted on a new rail track project designed to connect the LTN1 main line to the ESK line at the Ipswich Chord Site. No significant archaeological remains were identified during the monitoring of the trial pits, although the work has recorded the depth at which such remains may be preserved if they are present. The geoarchaeological study of the site via borehole logs and test pit data has revealed alluvium and peat deposits which retain the potential to contain ecofacts and (potentially) artefacts of archaeological interest. Project status: Complete Yes, Validated Yes Previous/Future Work: Previous No, Future Not known Associated Identifiers: HER event no. IPS 701 NMR No. 1574895 Project Type: Field evaluation Development Type: Rail links/railway-related infrastructure (including Channel Tunnel) Methods and Techniques: ''''Test Pits'''' Position in the Planning Process: Not known / Not recorded Reason for Investigation: Planning condition Monument Type(s)/Period(s): NONE None Artefact Type(s)/Period(s): NONE None PROJECT LOCATION Area 740.00 Square metres Grid Reference: TM1424845051 Point PROJECT CREATOR(S) Organisation: Headland Archaeology Ltd Brief originator: Consultant Design originator: Consultant Director/Manager: Joe Abrams Supervisor: Nuala Woodley PAPER ARCHIVE Recipient: Ipswich Museum ID: IPS 701 Contents: 'none' Media: 'Diary', 'Drawing', 'Notebook - Excavation', ' Research', ' General Notes', 'Photograph', 'Report' BIBLIOGRAPHY Publication Type: Grey literature (unpublished document/manuscript) Title: Ipswich Chord: Ground Investigation Author(s)/Editor(s): Timpany, S and Woodley, N Date: 2012 Issuer/Publisher: Headland Archaeology Place of Issue or Publication: Leighton Buzzard