Trial trenching and geoarchaeological investigating by Cambrian Archaeological Projects at Middlewick Wind Farm, 2009 - EEX55699

A total of nine evaluation trenches were excavated across the development area. Each trench measured 17m x 2m and was located on the site of a proposed wind turbine. A geo-archaeological field investigation was undertaken as part of the evaluation by Dr C. P. Green and Mr D. Young of Quaternary Scientific (QUEST), University of Reading. NRHE data transfer: Site code: MWF09. An archaeological evaluation was undertaken prior to a planning application for a proposed wind farm being submitted at Middlewick, Dengie peninsula, Essex. The evaluation is the third phase of archaeological investigations on the site of the proposed wind farm. Previous work included a desk based assessment and field walkover as well as a series of geophysical surveys. This report draws upon the results of the archaeological field evaluation. Two nineteenth century ditches were observed in Trench 9 close to the site of an old windmill previously highlighted by the desk based assessment. No further archaeological features were noted in any of the trenches. Information from OASIS Online Form.