Site Event/Activity record EHG214 - Archaeological evaluation - Dellfield, Inshes

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by CFA at Dellfield of Inshes in May 1998. The evaluation was commissioned by Teesland Management Services Limited and carried out in advance of a proposed retail park development. The objectives of the project were: to identify the nature and extent of any archaeological remains which may exist within the application area; to propose arrangements for the safeguarding where possible and recording where necessary of any archaeological features or finds identified; and to ensure that the needs for archaeological conservation and recording are met without causing any unnecessary delay or disturbance to the development project. Twenty-three trenches of various sizes were machine-stripped and cleaned by hand. All features were allocated specific numbers which also relate to the trench number. <1>