147: Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Monmouthshire. Watching Brief

DOCUMENT NO 277 Amended March 2016
A.P.A.C. Ltd.
Archaeological Perspectives Analysis Consultancy
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF
REPORT
WB/CAE5/15
Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Planning Applications: DC/2013/00507
Prepared for:
MR J Harris
By: Dr N. Phillips.
A.P.A.C. Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent WB/CAE5/15
Summary
This document comprises report for Archaeological Watching Brief undertaken

during ground disturbance works necessary for the construction of a new lean-to
kitchen extension on an existing property.
The property lies within an archaeologically sensitive area; Scheduled Monument

(MM001).
Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust (GGAT) advised Monmouthshire County

Council (MCC) that as the proposed work at the site could likely impact on
archaeological resources, a condition requiring an intensive archaeological
watching brief should be imposed.
An initial watching brief was conducted to a shallow level, which did not
encounter any archaeological resources; however, the resultant ground reduction
was shown to be inadequate for the proposed construction purposes.
After an onsite meeting with GGAT and MCC Planning, an adjustment to the
original condition was agreed allowing a further depth of 450mm to be excavated,
by hand under intensive watching brief conditions.
The work did not impact upon any archaeological resources but did confirm that
the area excavated had already been extensively disturbed by earlier service
installations.
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Cover Photograph: DSCO8739. Plan area prior to excavation work
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Contents
Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Figures: ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Plates: .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Appendices ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Site Location and Description ......................................................................................................... 4
Brief archaeological and historical background .............................................................................. 4
Aims and Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 6
Watching Brief ................................................................................................................................ 6
Watching Brief Results ................................................................................................................... 7
Interpretation ................................................................................................................................... 9
Staff ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Archive: ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Acknowledgements: ...................................................................................................................... 10
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Figures:
Fig 01 Site location map.

Fig 02 Site Plan, trenches and EMS trial pits.
Fig 03 HER search area.
Fig 04 Map progressions.
Fig 05 Amended trenches, plan view.
Plates:
PL 01 Ground conditions prior to excavation

PL 02 Depth of soil 70mm flag, 200mm sand, soil not reached
PL 03 Initial excavation depth of 150mm
PL 04 Initial excavation to 150mm general view
PL 05 General view along excavation to north of kitchen. Areas of [101] exposed during clearing for
recording
PL 06 Fill [102] for cut [103] into [101]
PL 07 West wall of kitchen showing exposed pipe [105] in fill [106] General showing dip to north
PL 08 West wall of kitchen showing exposed pipe [105] in fill [106] detail
PL 09 Ground conditions prior to amended excavation with trench layout
PL 10 West corner of trench. Exposed pipe [201] and fill [204]
PL 11 Vertical view detail, [225] under tumble [222] and exposed pipes [205], [208], and [219]
PL 12 Maximum depth of trench at 700mm, due to tumble removal, [222] over bottom of trench [225]
sandy clay, light brown
PL 13 Tumble at depth of 380mm under exposed pipes [208], [219] and fill [210], [220]
PL 14 Tumble at depth of 380mm under exposed pipes [202], [206] and fill [204], [207]
PL 15 Depth of soil 200mm, in-depth shot of possible feature steps, [230]
PL 16 General view, trench completed.
PL 17 General view at completed depth from west to east [200], [201], [202], [205], [208], [211], [215],
[218], [219], [225]
Appendices
Appendix I HER Listed Buildings

Appendix II HER NMR Listings
Appendix III HER Event Records
Appendix IV HER Core records
Appendix V Context sheet
Appendix VI Digital Photograph list
Appendix VII Finds list
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Introduction
This Watching Brief Report has been prepared by Dr Neil Phillips, A.P.A.C. Ltd, in response to a proposed
programme of works to replace a demolish an existing wall in order to extend an existing kitchen at Myrtle Cottage,
Caerwent, planning application DC/2013/0000507.
The property is situated within the Roman town of Venta Silurum; the present day town of Caerwent; a designated,
Scheduled Ancient Monument (MM001).
The property itself is however outside the Scheduled area.
Given the location and known presence of surrounding archaeological resources Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological
Trust, (GGAT); advisors to the planning department, advised that conditions should be imposed on any planning
approval:
1:
No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title,
has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance
with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and
approved in writing by the local planning authority.
2:
The foundations of the extension will be constructed in accordance with the design
submitted to the LPA as part of the planning application.
MON2057/JBH
…’Edge Beam Detail’… no ground disturbance beyond 150mm D. C. Thomas & Associates
Approval DC2013/00507. 19/08/2013.
The GGAT conditions required a Written Scheme of Investigation for the required archaeological work, which was
duly submitted and approved in writing before any work began, WB/CA4/15.
Site Location and Description
The location of the site can be gained from the A448, Chepstow – Newport Rd, fig 01. Approximately 4½ miles
after leaving Chepstow on the A48, turn left at the sign for Caerwent Roman City.
Drive into the town through the old east gate, past the Coach & Horses and continue on to the war memorial where
a right turn leads to Myrtle Cottage; second property on the left at the junction with Pound Lane.
The are to be excavated to a depth not exceeding 150mm below ground surface is shown in fig 02.
Geology and Topography
The solid geology at the site is Avon Group, mudstones and limestone with a possible superficial deposit of silts,
(BGS), although these have been largely disturbed by building development in the area of the site.
Brief archaeological and historical background
The archaeological record of the Caerwent area is well represented from prehistory to present, with resources from
late prehistoric times to present surrounding the village.
Indeed, a 5km diameter search around Caerwent reveals archaeological resources from the Bronze Age, Iron Age,
Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval, Norman, Post medieval and even Modern WWII.
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However, as the search area is reduced, the resources become more Roman based, which is no surprise, for as stated
above; the site lies adjacent to the area of the Scheduled Ancient Monument of Venta Silurum, SAM MM001, the
Roman civitas of the Iron Age Silures.
The site itself is included within one of Monmouthshire’s 31 designated conservation areas since its designation in
1976, (CCAAMP, p6 2012).
A 500m diameter HER search around the proposed site revealed records for a total of 18 Listed Buildings, appendix
I, 19 sites within the National Monuments record, appendix II, 37 archaeological events, appendix III and 108 Core
listings.
Within the 37 Events list for the 500m search, Appendix III, of specific interest due to close proximity were:
E001345: a watching brief by Monmouth Archaeology in 2009 at Museum Cottage which resulted
in the confirmation of archaeological resources in the form of a large Roman building
with hypocaust structures, walling and drainage. (MA. 209/02).
Originally excavated in 1901-03. (Ashby, Hudd, & Martin 1902).
E001364 A GPR survey carried out by GSB Prospection in 2009 which revealed the presence of a
villa complex with a good potential for surviving flooring and densely packed structural
remains. (GBS 209/03).
Other useful sources of information, not included with the above HER, were:
The Archaeological Evaluation at New House (Pound Cottage) in 2003 by Monmouth Archaeology MA 02/03:
As a condition for Scheduled Monument Consent to build an extension to New House,

three evaluation trenches were excavated, revealing Roman structural remains at
500mm below surface with alignments to the adjoining insula, (MA, p6 2003).
Archaeological Watching Brief Report, Pound Cottage, Pound Lane, Caewent. WB/CAE/15. APAC ltd 2015,
(currently being written).
This will record that no archaeological resources were encountered within the excavation depth restriction of
300mm.
Recent archaeological work on the site itself has been undertaken as part of another planning proposal, within the
site and the information that has been collected has a direct relevance.
1. Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, A report on an Earth Resistance and Ground Penetrating Radar Survey.
Archaeological Surveys Limited J535 2014.
Resistivity data within close proximity to the proposed area for excavation recorded some high resistance
anomalies of uncertain origin and disturbance from services figs: 02, 03, 04.
An area of high resistance in the vicinity of an inspection chamber. It is unclear as to

whether the anomaly is related to the chamber and associated pipelines or whether it is
indicative of a layer of stone, structural debris or made up ground, p7.
The GPR survey confirmed the services disturbance and added another high resistance anomaly of
uncertain origin fig 05.
Strong reflections indicative of a discrete feature at the southern end of the survey area
close to the cottage. The feature is located at approximately 0,5m depth and may be
associated with the house or garden, p8.
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2. Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Archaeological watching brief. Foundations Archaeology. 1015 2014.
At a depth not exceeding 150mm below ground surface on an area to the north west of the same garden:
The archaeological watching brief has demonstrated that no archaeological features or
deposits were present within the excavated area.
3. Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Archaeological Evaluation. Foundations Archaeology. 1046 2015.
Trench 1, 60m north west
Later Post medieval/Modern soil deposits (1001), (1002) and (1003) were present to a
minimum depth of 1m below the Modern ground level, 6.1.3.
Trench 2, 45m north, north west
Later Post medieval/Modern soil deposits (2001) was present to a minimum depth of
1.1m below the Modern ground level, 6.2.3.
Trench 3, 40m north
In the northern half of trench 3Post medieval/Modern soil deposits (3018) was present
to a minimum depth of 0.18m below the Modern ground level, but in the southern half
this increased to 0.39m, 6.3.8.
Roman features were also recorded at 0.49m and 0.4m below ground level and the
geophysics results of the 2014 survey were found to be incorrect.
The WSI by Foundations Archaeology, preceding their work at the Myrtle Cottage site provided an interesting
assessment of the site:
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Myrtle Cottage and its boundary wall appear to be post-Medieval in date as they
appear on the 1842 Tithe map…
Despite the proximity of known archaeological remains, especially the Roman

workshops, there are no ridges or hollows, platforms or depressions in the garden that
might indicate the presence of buried Roman features…
No archaeological features are visible on aerial photographic coverage of the site and
no relevant detail was identified through map regression.
Foundations Archaeology MCC14wb/ver1.1 2014.
Aims and Objectives
The aim of the watching brief was to preserve by record, within the resources available, any archaeological deposits
uncovered during groundwork.
The watching brief also ensured that: in the event of archaeological resources of significance, being discovered and
requiring treatment beyond the remit of the watching brief, that steps would be implemented to ensure that their
treatment would be undertaken within the standards recommended by the CIFA.
Watching Brief
A site visit was undertaken on the 16th of August and the area for the proposed work was photographed PL01.
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After some discussion with the client, a question as pre-existing ground disturbance became of concern and a brief
measured survey of observable and known service runs was undertaken, fig 02.
The results are shown in figure 03 and reveal that the proposed area had already been considerably disturbed by
service trenching; the depth of which was confirmed to over 400mm by lifting the associated Inspection cover.
A small test pit 200mm x 200mm x 200mm was excavated at the side of a rainwater drain and was able to establish
that the bedding sand on which the patio slabs were placed extended beyond at least 200mm beneath the 70mm of
the slab, PL02.
GGAT were informed of the client’s concerns that the 150mm depth of excavation allowed would not penetrate
through the layer of relatively recent bedding for the patio shown to extend beyond 270mm.
The watching brief was undertaken on 1st September 2015.
The site had been cleared of obstructions, paving slabs had been removed and the limit of the raft foundation trench
marked prior to hand excavation.
The entire excavation was undertaken by hand.
Initial recording
A record of the features and stratigraphy exposed during excavation was kept including written notes and
photographs.
Measurements were taken regularly using Leica Disto 510, laser measurement device.
A limited number of finds were recovered and retained for post excavation processing.
Post Ex
Following the watching brief, the field notes and photographs were digitised to produce the context record of the
stratigraphy; Appendix 1, and an annotated list of the photographs, Appendix II.
The finds which were washed by hand, dried, identified, photographed and packed in sealed and ladled bags were
recorded in Appendix III.
The three appendices; I Context and II Photographs II finds were cross referenced ready for inclusion in the report.
Watching Brief Results
Presentation Notes:
Refer to fig
All contexts are denoted [#] in the text, listed in Appendix V, cross referenced in Appendix VI, to the plates section.
Photographs used in the text are listed Pl # and a complete list of photographs can be found in appendix VI with
contact sheets.
Work began at the site with the removal the bedding sand [100] that underlay the patio, until the required depth of
150mm was reached PL03, fig 02.
Once the depth had been roughly achieved over the majority of the site, PL04, clearance for recording was
undertaken, which in places penetrated into an underlying context of dark grey sandy loam [101] with occasional
stone PL05 and 20th c finds, App III.
The dark grey deposit [101], consistent with service trench fill, had more modern trench fills of sand [102], cut
[103] into it, PL06.
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The western end of the excavation had different context of compacted red sand [104] which is shown in PL04
apparently underlying [101].
Abutting the house, the 150mm deep excavation uncovered an old 6-inch salt glazed, foul pipe [105] which can be
seen to slope down under the excavated surface, supposedly to connect with the pipe at the access chamber known
to be at 400mm below ground surface, fig 03.
The pipe is in trench fill [106] a slightly browner/red gravel/sand which underlies [101].
After the initial watching brief was concluded, it became evident that the depth of the excavation was insufficient
for the proposed lean-to foundations.
An onsite meeting was called with GGAT, and planning at which the client was given permission to amend the
depth for a further 450mm; under strict watching brief conditions, in order for the construction of the new build to
take place.
Below are the results of the further excavation, refer to fig 04.
On the 4th March 2016, work began with the removal of accumulated soil [200] that had collected over the trench of
the initial watching brief [200], PL09.
The clearance to the underlying layer [201], a dark brown sandy clay, revealed a large assemblage of 17th to 19th
century domestic debris and two sherds of Samian Ware {2}.
Context [201]; consistent with the previously excavated context [104] at a depth of 150mm, was found to extend a
further 200mm and produced a variety of finds, {3}, {9} & {10}, however the context was very disturbed with
modern pipe cuts, (see below).
The previously excavated waste pipe [105+202] was exposed, PL10 and fill [107=204] of cut [106=203].
Small finds assemblage {15} was retrieved from the fill [107=204] around [105+202] producing a spread of Roman
to modern ceramics.
Pipe [105+202] was subsequently found to increase in depth towards the north, reaching 400mm and cutting into
[218] from which small find {4} was collected.
A small metal water pipe was also exposed at a shallow depth within [104=201], which lead to the present toilet and
crossed the western return of the trench.
Upon further excavation in [104=201] another 5 waste pipes; leading to manholes previously identified in (fig 2)
where excavated; [215] to the east, [211], [205], [208], [219] centre, with [208] directly underneath [205], PL11.
All except the plastic pipe [215] were salt glazed stoneware and for the most part their associated fills and cuts were
very ephemeral.
The fill [216], for the modern pipe [215] may be somewhat indicative of the sites disturbance as it produced finds
assemblages {7}, {8} & {11}; mostly Roman but definitely modern deposition.
Towards the centre, pipes [205] and [208] where supported on irregular shaped cement columns whilst pipe [211]
lay directly upon [214] red sand, PL12.
Beneath pipe [208], at 380mm depth, was a further salt glazed pipe [219]; this time directly resting on a layer of
roughly squared tumble [222] which appeared to be raised on a supporting mound.
The two plates; PL13 & PL14 show the eastern and western sides of the pipe collection with the raised tumble [222]
seen to be localised to the pipe’s position.
The tumble was cleared of soil and then removed by hand to ascertain if there was any structural component but this
proved not to be the case.
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The void left by removal of the tumble did increase the depth of the trench to 750mm, adjacent to the pipe positions,
revealing a layer of sandy light brown clay [225] and yielding finds assemblage {6} PL12.
A small finds assemblage {13} was collected from the interface between [222] and [225] but may have fallen from
[222] as the stones were being removed.
At the eastern end of the trench, at a depth of 400mm another feature [230], a possible stone construction step or
wall base was uncovered, PL15.
The possible feature was at the limit of the required depth and just on the edge of the trench so after some cleaning
for recording the it was left in situ.
Two pieces of Roman ceramics {14} were retrieved from [230] during cleaning.
At the north western corner of the trench at a depth of around 430mm a further context comprising an area of small
rounded stone in coarse gravel [226] was encountered but again it exceeded the required depth of the trench and so
it was not investigated.
Finds (appendix VII)
The site provided 18th 19th 20th century finds of earthenware, clay pipes and crockery, with the addition of a small
amount of roman earthenware expected at such a site.
None of the finds were from undisturbed contexts indeed the majority of the Roman ceramics came from later
service fills.
Interpretation
The main sequence of deposition at the site discounting the patio, its bedding and the service pipes is [104=201],
[214], [218], [222], [225].
The lens of gravels to the west [226] were encountered in only a small area and may be localised rather than a main
stratigraphic context.
The possible feature to the east [300] may be Roman in origin as it yielded Roman finds on a Roman site but it is
equally possible that the feature is part of a relatively modern wall which can be identified at the adjacent road side,
PL12.
As so little of [230] was exposed it could also be possible that it was just tumble or another pipe support as with
[222].
The entire excavation showed that at the depth required for building, the site had already been disturbed previously
with various service pipe work between 19th and 20th centuries.
As a result of the extensive disturbance any archaeological resources have already been impacted on.
Although some Roman evidence was found, none of it came from secure contexts.
Staff
Dr. Neil Phillips, ACIFA.
Post ex
Mr A. O. Phillips.
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Archive:
The original archive for this project will remain with APAC Ltd.
A copy of the archive will be deposited with Monmouthshire County Archive.
The finds will be returned to Mr Harris at his request.
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Mr J Harris for allowing access to his site, and his efficient handling of the excavation.
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Fig 01: Location A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

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MH
Patio
Patio
Kitchen
House
Existing walls
Proposed walls
0 1 2 3
Fig 02: Proposed excavation extent A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

MH
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Patio
3.6m
Patio
Kitchen
House
Existing kitchen
Proposed kitchen
Drain runs
Estimated disturbance for drain runs
0 1 2 3
Fig 03: Service runs, survey A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

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224 230
226 224
205 208 211

215
227
Kitchen
House
Existing Walls
Trench edge
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Fig 05: Excavated trenches A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

A.P.A.C. Ltd. Appendix I WB/CAE5/15
HER Report 5043. Listed buildings
Record no: Grade PRN Name Site Type NGR

2014 II* Church of St Stephen & St Tathan Medieval ST46879048
2776 II 04021g Caerwent House Post-Medieval Farm ST46939056
23058 II Burton Homes Alms-houses 20th c ST47159052
23056 II 03118g Burton Homes Post-Medieval Farm ST47159052
23037 II War Memorial 1948 ST46859056
23035 II Lych-gate 1902 ST46869055
23033 II Railed enclosure in churchyard 1800 ST46849052
23034 II Philpot tomb 1820 ST46849052
(Extra information from www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/)

A.P.A.C. Ltd. Appendix II WB/CAE5/15
HER Report 5043. National Monument Record Listings
NPRN NMRW NAME PRN Site type NGR

415442 St Stephen's Church, Caerwent, Paulinus Stone 09863g Medieval ST46879049
403922 Basilica and Forum at Caerwent Roman City 03096g Roman ST4691790591
403916 Roman temple at Caerwent Roman City 03098g Roman ST4695890564
405354 West Gate Farm 03086g Roman ST4674090593
401216 Roman amphitheatre, Caerwent Roman ST46999066
93753 Caerwent Roman City; Venta Silurum 01055g Roman ST4691790591
10509 Baptist Chapel, Caerwent Post-med ST46869070
20477 New House, Pound Lane Garden, Caerwent Post-med ST4683090640
21078 Vicarage Post-med ST47199041
31954 Caerwent Infants School Post-med ST46889059
31955 Caerwent Institute Post-med ST46849075
33166 Caerwent General ST46909054
36544 Burton Trust Homes, Caerwent Post-med ST47179053
36557 Caerwent House Post-med ST46939056
36971 Great House Post-med ST46969045
43262 Laurels The Post-med ST47149051
45026 Laurels Post-med ST47149051
307963 Caerwent, motte 01071g Norman ST47079031
221367 St Stephen's Church, Caerwent 01064g Medieval ST46889048
(Extra information from www.coflein.gov.uk/)

A.P.A.C. Ltd. Appendix III WB/CAE5/15
HER Report 5043. Event Record
PRN NAME Event Contractor Period NGR

E000139 Westgate Farmhouse Watching Brief FA 2008 R ST46619058
E000313 Vicarage garden Excavation GGAT 1977 Not recorded ST47249042
E00944 Westgate Farmhouse Watching Brief FA 2008 R ST46619058
E001043 Vicarage orchard Excavation Na. 1910 Not recorded ST7189046
E001044 Vicarage orchard Excavation Na. 1973 Early M ST7189046
E001045 Vicarage orchard Excavation Na. 1977 M ST4691790591
E001129 South Caerwent Visit GGAT 2006 BA ST46949029
E001337 3 Lawrence Cres Watching Brief MA 2009 19th-20th ST47240773
E001345 Museum Cottage Watching Brief MA 2009 R ST46869071
E001360 Caerwent Investigation TT 2008 R ST469905
E001361 Caerwent GPR GSB 2008 R ST4675990761
E001362 Caerwent Topo UB 2008 Not recorded ST46909054
E001363 Caerwent Evaluation TT 2008 R ST4695990505
E001364 Caerwent GPR GSB 2008 R ST4675690719
E001567 Stoneville Geophysical GSB 2008 Not recorded ST4718290383
E001642 Briardene Watching brief C&SAS 2009 R-20th ST4683890592
E002239 Vine Tree Cottage Evaluation D&M 1996 Not recorded ST46879069
E00422 King’s Cottage Evaluation CWA 1997 M ST47079031
E002528 Coach & Horses Evaluation MA 2011 R ST46889048
E002548 West Gate Watching Brief CAP 2008 R & Post M ST4669490601
E002557 Barn, west gate Watching Brief MA 2001 Not recorded ST46749059
E002586 Vine Tree Cottage Evaluation MA 2000 R, M & 19th ST468590679
E002598 2 Lawrence Cres Evaluation WA 2000 BA & 20th ST47249071
E003131 Llanfair Rd Watching Brief MA 2010 20th ST467909
E003138 Museum Cottage Watching Brief MA 2010 R&M ST46869071
E003148 Berwyn Evaluation C&SAS 2010 R ST46899053
E003563 Westgate Farm Excavation CAP R, Post M & 19th ST4661190582
E003626 Mayfield Watching Brief MA 2011 R ST4729790789
E003738 Coach & Horses Watching Brief MA 2001 20th ST471590411
E003914 Caerwent DBA GGAT 1994 Not recorded ST46909054
E004335 Coach & Horses Watching Brief MA 1998 R, M & Post M, ST4710690479
E004336 Stoneville Watching Brief GGAT 1997 Not recorded ST47179035
E004343 Benches Watching Brief GGAT 1998 R ST4665190431
E004351 Byways Watching Brief MA 1997 Post M & 20th ST4685590727
E004352 War Memorial Watching Brief MA 1998 Not Recorded ST4687490563
E004411 Gateway Trees Watching Brief GGAT 1996 R ST470905
Contractors:
CAP Cambrian Archaeological Projects

C&SAS 2009 Church and Site Archaeological Services
CWA Centre for Wetland Archaeology
D&M Darbyshire, G., & Mourne, R.
FA Foundations Archaeology
GGAT Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust
GSB Geophysical Surveys of Bradford
MA Monmouth Archaeology
TT Time Team
UB University of Birmingham
WA Wessex Archaeology
A.P.A.C. Ltd. Appendix IV WB/CAE5/15
HER Report 5043. Core Record
PRN NAME Period Site type NGR

01055g Venta Silurum R Roman Settlement ST468905
01064g St Stephen’s & St Tathern’s M Church ST46889048
01065g Unknown Sub R Postulated Church ST4699053
01066g St Tathern’s monastery Early M Documentary ST47169045
01069g Cemetery R/Early M Documentary ST46799052
01070g East Gate Na Inhumation ST47189055
01071g Motte N Motte ST47079031
01072g Unknown M Cross head ST46929044
01073g Unknown Post M Dovecote. ST47199041
01074g House XVIIS R Inhumations ST46829046
01075g Village green Na Documentary ST46889056
01082g Unknown M Cross head ST46879047
02345g Vicarage garden M Ditch ST47249042
02345g Vicarage garden R Town Defences ST470905
02857g Unknown R Inscribed stone ST467904
03083g South gate R Town Defences ST46919034
03084g East gate R Town Defences ST47149049
03083g North gate R Town Defences ST46909076
03084g West gate R Town Defences ST46679060
03088g Town Defences R Bastion ST47099069
03096g Basilica R Basilica ST46889065
03097g Forum R Forum ST46939057
03098g Central Temple R Temple ST46969056
03108g Mansio R Mansio ST46859037
03109g House 28 R Bath house ST46899053
03110g House 3S R Documentary ST46729043
03118g House 10S Post M Building ST4717290495
03119g Unknown R Documentary ST46889042

03137g House 27N Post M Not recorded ST46829064
03139g Houses 9N, 10N. 11N Post M Not recorded ST46879064
03169g House 13S Post M Not recorded ST46939037
03170g Baths R Documentary ST47039036
03171g Extra mural Temple Post M Temple ST47189057
03173g Vicarage orchard R, Early M Town defences & cremation ST47189046
03316g Unknown R Coin Hoard ST468904
03729g Great House Post M Building ST46969045
03751g Vicarage orchard R Documentary ST47189046
03786g Unknown Iron Age Find spot ST469905
04021g Caerwent House Post M Farm ST46939056
04030g Berwyn R Find spot ST469906
05668g Vine Tree Cottage R Wall ST46879069
07572g South of walls U Barrow/natural ST46949029
07628g Unknown R Wall ST46789078
07718g Vicarage orchard U Inhumations ST47189046
08152g Churchyard M Documentary ST46889048
08153g Churchyard M Documentary ST46889048
08457g Churchyard Early M Carved stone cross slab ST46889048
09216g Insula 1 R Winged corridor house ST4676490764
09217g Insula 14 R Building complex ST4695990505
09347g Briardene R Walls ST46939056
09863g War Memorial 20th War Memorial ST4687490563
(Extra information from www.coflein.gov.uk/)

A.P.A.C. Ltd Appendix V WB/CAE5/15
Contexts
Site: Myrtle Cottage, Grid Ref: Site No: Alternate No:

Caerwent 346827 190656 WB/CAE5/15
CONTEXT AREA FEATURE DESCRIPTION FINDS PHOTOGRAPHS
100 All Bedding Sand DSC08738, DSC08739,
101 North Fill Dark grey fill {1} DSC08738, DSC08739,
DSC08740, DSC08741,
DSC08743.
102 North Fill Sand, trench fill DSC08739, DSC08740
DSC08741, DSC08743.
103 North Cut Cut for 102
104 East Fill Compacted Red/brown sand clay HSC08742, DSC08744,
DSC08745.
105 East Pipe DSC08744, DSC08745.
106 East Cut Cut for 105 DSC08744, DSC08745.
107 East Fill Brown gravel/sand DSC08744.
{1}, {9} DSC09361, DSC09362,
DSC09363, DSC09364,
DSC09365, DSC09366,
DSC09367, DSC09368,
DSC09369, DSC09370,
200 All Top soil Black surface soil
DSC09371, DSC09372,
DSC09373, DSC09374,
DSC09375, DSC09376
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09379,
{2}, {10} DSC09362, DSC09363,
DSC09364, DSC09365,
DSC09366, DSC09367,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
201 All Fill Dark brown sandy clay [104] DSC09370, DSC09371,
DSC09372, DSC09373,
DSC09374, DSC09375,
DSC09376, DSC09377,
DSC09378, DSC09379,
DSC09365, DSC09368,
202 East Pipe Salt glaze DSC09369, DSC09376,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09365, DSC09368,
203 East Cut Cut for 202 DSC09369, DSC09376,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
{15} DSC09365, DSC09368,
204 East Fill Sandy soil DSC09369, DSC09376,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
205 East Pipe Salt glaze
DSC09373, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09365, DSC09368,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
207 East Fill Sandy clay
DSC09373, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
208 East Pipe Salt glaze
DSC09373, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
209 East Cut Cut for 208
DSC09373, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
210 East Fill Sandy clay
DSC09373, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
211 West Pipe Salt glaze DSC09371,
DSC09372, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
212 West Fill Sandy clay {4} DSC09363, DSC09365,
Contexts
DSC09368, DSC09369,
DSC09371, DSC09372,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09365,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
213 West Cut Cut for 211
DSC09371, DSC09372,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09372, DSC09374,
214 West Fill Red sandy clay under 211
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09365, DSC09368,
DSC09369, DSC09371,
215 West Pipe Plastic
DSC09372, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
{6}, {11} DSC09365, DSC09368,
DSC09369, DSC09371,
216 West Fill Sandy clay/surface soil
DSC09372, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09365, DSC09368,
DSC09369, DSC09371,
217 West Cut Cut for 215
DSC09372, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
{3}, {12} DSC09365, DSC09368,
DSC09369, DSC09371,
218 West Fill Clay sand, dark brown
DSC09372, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09368,
219 East Pipe Salt glaze DSC09369, DSC09373,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09368,
220 East fill Clay sand, dark brown DSC09369, DSC09373,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
DSC09363, DSC09368,
DSC09377, DSC09378,
{5} {7}, {8} DSC09363, DSC09365,
222 Central Tumble Angular sandstone
DSC09372, DSC09373,
{13} DSC09363, DSC09374,
225 All Deposit Sandy clay, light brown DSC09374, DSC09377,
DSC09378,
226 East Deposit Small rounded stones in coarse sand
227 East Pipe Metal DSC09379
228 East Fill Black surface soil DSC09379
229 East Cut Cut for 227 DSC09379
230 West Stone steps Possible structure, outside trench limit {14} DSC09366, DSC09367,
DSC09368, DSC09369,
DSC09370, DSC09371,
DSC09378,
Contexts
Initial watching brief to 150mm
Amended watching brief to 450mm

A.P.A.C. Ltd Appendix VI WB/CAE5/15
Digital photograph list
Photo no Date Camera Size View Description Plate

SAM 001 01/09/15 Samsung 3264x2448 West Ground conditions prior to excavation PL01
SAM 002 01/09/15 Samsung 3264x2448 East Depth of soil 70mm flag, 200mm sand, soil not reached PL02
DSC07838 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 South Initial excavation depth of 150mm. PL03
DSC07839 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 West Initial excavation to 150mm general view PL04
DSC07840 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 West General view along excavation to north of kitchen. Areas of [101] exposed during clearing for recording PL05
DSC07841 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 East General view along excavation to north of kitchen. Areas of [101] exposed during clearing for recording (poor lighting)
DSC07842 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 South east Corner of path against house with patio step in place
DSC07843 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Fill [102] for cut [103] into [101] PL06
DSC07844 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 East West wall of kitchen showing exposed pipe [105] in fill [106] detail PL08
DSC07845 01/09/15 DSC F828 3264x2448 East West wall of kitchen showing exposed pipe [105] in fill [106] General showing dip to north PL07
DSC09361 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South West Ground conditions prior to excavation
DSC09362 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South East Ground conditions prior to excavation PL09
DSC09363 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Tumble at depth of 380mm under exposed pipes [208], [219] and fill [210], [220] PL13
DSC09364 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Tumble at depth of 380mm under exposed pipes [202], [206] and fill [204], [207] PL14
DSC09365 04/03/16 DSC F828 2448x3264 East General view at depth 320mm, [200], [201], [202], [205], [208], [211], [218]
DSC09366 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Depth of soil 200mm, in-depth shot of possible feature steps, [230] under orange pipe [215] at depth 180mm
DSC09367 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Depth of soil 200mm, in-depth shot of possible feature steps, [230] PL15
DSC09368 04/03/16 DSC F828 2448x3264 East General view at depth 320mm, [200], [201], [202], [205], [208], [211], [215], [218], [219]
DSC09370 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical Depth of soil 200mm, in-depth shot of possible feature steps, [230]
DSC09371 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South East Depth of soil 400mm, orange pipe connection to pre-existing manhole [215} over [218]
DSC09372 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 East Depth of soil at 700mm, tumble excavated to required depth, [222] over bottom of trench [225] sandy clay, light brown PL12
DSC09373 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical In-depth, at [225] under tumble [222] and exposed pipes [205], [208], and [219] PL11
DSC09374 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South Section [225] under [218], [201], [200] top soil
DSC09375 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South Section [225] under [218], [201], [200] top soil
DSC09376 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 Vertical West corner of trench. Exposed pipe [201] and fill [204] PL10
DSC09378 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South East General view at depth 700mm to 400mm, staggered from west to east [200], [201], [202], [205], [208], [211], [215], [218], [219], [225] PL17
DSC09379 04/03/16 DSC F828 3264x2448 South General view, completed trench PL16
A.P.A.C. Ltd Appendix VII WB/CAE5/15
Finds Index
Find no Area Context Description Period Date

1 102 4 sherds earthenware building materials 19th
1 sherd brown glazed earthenware
1 clay pipe stem
2 sherds Mochaware, 1 a rim
1 shard aqua blue bottle bottom 19th/20th
2 sherds porcelain/bone china
1 sherd white china rim with green decoration
1 sherd white china rim with blue stripped decoration
1 sherd white glazed tile, with a pearlescent pattern 20th
2 200 2 sherds Samian R 04/03/16
1 sherd Caerleon ware rim
1 sherd earthenware
1 sherd Black burnished ware
1 sherd Devonshire earthenware 17th 18th
1 sherd glazed earthenware rim
2 sherds Somerset earthenware
4 sherds glazed earthenware 18th
2 sherds glazed earthenware rims 18th 19th
1 sherd Staffordshire slipware base
1 clay pipe bowl
1 clay pipe stem
2 earthenware roof tiles
1 sherd earthenware rim
2 sherds fragmented earthenware
2 sherd (refit) dark blue and white china plate rim 19th
10 sherds blue and white china
1 sherd blue china
5 sherds Mocha ware
1 sherd white china 19th 20th
1 sherd white porcelain with gold lustre band
1 button
1 sherd natural flint
3 201 2 sherds earthenware 18th 19th 04/03/16
1 sherd earthenware pan tile
1 sherd glazed green earthenware
4 sherds glazed earthenware
1 sherd grey glazed stoneware
1 sherd Staffordshire slipware
3 natural amber flints
1 oyster shell
1 bone horn
1 animal possible horse or cow jaw bone and teeth
4 218 1 sherd grey ware amphora R 04/03/16
5 212 1 clay pipe stem 18th 19th 04/03/16
6 222 1 sherd glazed stoneware sewer pipe 19th 04/03/16
1 bone fragment
7 216 1 sherd Black burnished ware R 04/03/16
1 clay pipe stem 18th 19th
8 216 1 sherd red decoration earthenware, possibly Oxford ware R 04/03/16
1 sherd decorated Severn valley ware
1 sherd Black burnished ware with distinct diamond patterning R
9 201 1 sherd Black burnished ware base R 04/03/16
10 201 1 shard white shell shaped glass 04/03/16
11 216 1 sherd Black burnished ware with distinct diamond pattern R 04/03/16
1 sherd glazed earthenware rim 18th 19th
12 218 1 sherd grey ware R 04/03/16
1 sherd Staffordshire slipware 18th 19th
1 sherd black glazed earthenware with gold lustre decoration 19th 20th
13 225 2 sherds Samian R 04/03/16
1 sherd Black burnished ware with small diamond decoration
1 small sherd willow pattern china 19th 20th
1 fragment iron slag
1 red jewel (possible)
1 bone fragment
1 sherd Grey ware
15 204 1 sherd glazed yellow slipware rim 18th 19th 04/03/16
1 sherd spotted glazed earthenware pot leg
4 sherd (refit) blue and white china 19th 20th
WB/CAE5/15
A.P.A.C. Ltd Appendix VII WB/CAE5/15
Finds Index
2 sherds Willow pattern china

1 shard aqua green glass bottle base
4 sherds white china 20th
WB/CAE5/15
SAM002
SAM 001
Plate 01: Ground conditions prior to excavation Plate 02: Depth of soil 70mm flag, 200mm sand, soil not reached
DSC08739
DSC08738
Plate 03: Initial excavation depth of 150mm Plate 04: Initial excavation to 150mm
A.P.A.C. Ltd CAE5/15
general view
DSC08743
DSC08740
Plate 05: General view along excavation to north of kitchen. Areas of Plate 06: Fill [102] for cut [103] into [101]
[101] exposed during clearing for recording
DSC08744
DSC08745
Plate 07: West wall of kitchen showing exposed pipe [105] in fill Plate 08: West wall of kitchen showing
A.P.A.C. Ltd CAE5/15
[106] General showing dip to north exposed pipe [105] in fill [106] detail
MYRTLE COTTAGE, CAERWENT
DSC09376
DSC09362
Plate 09: Ground conditions prior to excavation Plate 10: West corner of trench. Exposed pipe [201] and fill [204]
DSC09372
DSC09373
Plate 11: In-depth, at [225] under tumble [222] and Plate 12: Depth of soil at 700mm,
A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15
exposed pipes [205], [208], and [219] tumble excavated to required depth,
[222] over bottom of trench [225] sandy clay, light brown
MYRTLE COTTAGE, CAERWENT
DSC09364
DSC09363
Plate 13: Tumble at depth of 380mm [200] under exposed pipes Plate 14: Tumble at depth of 380mm [200] under exposed pipes
[208], [219] and fill [210], [220] [202], [206] and fill [204], [207]
DSC09379
DSC09367
Plate 15: Depth of soil 200mm, in-depth shot of possible Plate 16: General view, water pipe
A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15
feature steps, [230] exposed [227]
A.P.A.C. Ltd Appendix III FINDS WB/CAE5/15
DSC08750
101 1

1 101 4 sherds earthenware building materials 19th
1 sherd brown glazed earthenware
1 clay pipe stem
2 sherds Mochaware, 1 a rim
1 shard aqua blue bottle bottom 19th/20th
2 sherds porcelain/bone china
1 sherd white china rim with green decoration
1 sherd white china rim with blue stripped decoration
1 sherd white glazed tile, with a pearlescent pattern 20th
DSC09434
200 2

2 200 2 sherds Samian R 04/03/16
1 sherd Caerleon ware rim
1 sherd earthenware
1 sherd Black burnished ware
1 sherd Devonshire earthenware 17th 18th
1 sherd glazed earthenware rim
2 sherds Somerset earthenware
4 sherds glazed earthenware 18th
2 sherds glazed earthenware rims 18th 19th
1 sherd Staffordshire slipware base
1 clay pipe bowl
1 clay pipe stem
2 earthenware roof tiles
2 sherds fragmented earthenware
2 sherd (refit) dark blue and white china plate rim 19th
1 sherd blue china
5 sherds Mocha ware
1 sherd white china 19th 20th
1 sherd white porcelain with gold lustre band
1 button
1 sherd natural flint
DSC09435
201 3

3 201 2 sherds earthenware 18th 19th 04/03/16
1 sherd earthenware pan tile
1 sherd glazed green earthenware
4 sherds glazed earthenware
1 sherd grey glazed stoneware
3 natural amber flints
1 oyster shell
1 bone horn
1 animal possible horse or cow jaw bone and teeth
DSC09436
218 4

4 218 1 sherd grey ware amphora R 04/03/16
DSC09437
212 5

5 212 1 clay pipe stem 18th 19th 04/03/16
DSC09438
222 6

6 222 1 sherd glazed stoneware sewer pipe 19th 04/03/16
1 bone fragment
DSC09439
216 7

1 clay pipe stem 18th 19th
DSC09441
216 8

8 216 1 sherd red decoration earthenware, possibly Oxford ware R 04/03/16
1 sherd decorated Severn valley ware
1 sherd Black burnished ware with distinct diamond patterning R
DSC09442
201 9

9 201 1 sherd Black burnished ware base R 04/03/16
DSC09443
201 10

10 201 1 shard white shell shaped glass 04/03/16
DSC09444
216 11

11 216 1 sherd Black burnished ware with distinct diamond pattern R 04/03/16
1 sherd glazed earthenware rim 18th 19th
DSC09445
218 12

12 218 1 sherd grey ware R 04/03/16
1 sherd Staffordshire slipware 18th 19th
1 sherd black glazed earthenware with gold lustre decoration 19th 20th
DSC09446
225 13

13 225 2 sherds Samian R 04/03/16
1 sherd Black burnished ware with small diamond decoration
1 small sherd willow pattern china 19th 20th
1 fragment iron slag
1 red jewel (possible)
1 bone fragment
DSC09447
230 14

1 sherd Grey ware
DSC09448
204 15

15 204 1 sherd glazed yellow slipware rim 18th 19th 04/03/16
1 sherd spotted glazed earthenware pot leg
4 sherd (refit) blue and white china 19th 20th
2 sherds Willow pattern china
1 shard aqua green glass bottle base
4 sherds white china 20th

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DOCUMENT NO 277 Amended March 2016

ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF

Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning Applications: DC/2013/00507

This document comprises report for Archaeological Watching Brief undertaken

The property lies within an archaeologically sensitive area; Scheduled Monument

Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust (GGAT) advised Monmouthshire County

Cover Photograph: DSCO8739. Plan area prior to excavation work

Fig 01 Site location map.

PL 01 Ground conditions prior to excavation

Appendix I HER Listed Buildings

The property itself is however outside the Scheduled area.

Approval DC2013/00507. 19/08/2013.

Site Location and Description

Geology and Topography

Brief archaeological and historical background

As a condition for Scheduled Monument Consent to build an extension to New House,

An area of high resistance in the vicinity of an inspection chamber. It is unclear as to

The archaeological watching brief has demonstrated that no archaeological features or

deposits were present within the excavated area.

3. Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Archaeological Evaluation. Foundations Archaeology. 1046 2015.

Trench 1, 60m north west

Trench 2, 45m north, north west

Trench 3, 40m north

Despite the proximity of known archaeological remains, especially the Roman

Foundations Archaeology MCC14wb/ver1.1 2014.

Aims and Objectives

The watching brief was undertaken on 1st September 2015.

The entire excavation was undertaken by hand.

Watching Brief Results

Finds (appendix VII)

Dr. Neil Phillips, ACIFA.

A copy of the archive will be deposited with Monmouthshire County Archive.

The finds will be returned to Mr Harris at his request.

Bibliography and References:

Chartered Institute for

Standard and Guidance for the collection, documentation, conservation and

English Heritage Management of Archaeological Projects (1991).

F G Design Mr & Mrs J Harris, Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent.

Foundations Archaeology Written Scheme of Investigation for a programme of Archaeological Monitoring

Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Monmouthshire. Archaeological Watching Brief.

Myrtle Cottage, Caerwent, Monmouthshire. Archaeological Evaluation.

MON2057/JBHD. Re: Proposed Demolish Existing Lean to Kitchen and Replace

Howell, R., 1988 A History of Gwent, Gomer

Delegation Report: DC/2013/00507. Myrtle Cottage Caerwent. Demolish existing

Approval DC/2013/00507. Myrtle Cottage Caerwent. Demolish existing lean to

Thomas C, & Associates. Design & Access Statement. 25/06/2013.

The Society of Museum

United Kingdom Institute

WOC 60/96 Planning and the Historic Environment: Archaeology.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

British Geological Survey http://www.bgs.ac.uk/GeoIndex/

The copyright for this report shall be retained by A.P.A.C. Ltd.

A.P.A.C. Registered Address: 36 Hatherleigh Rd, Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 7RG.

Fig 01: Location A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

Fig 02: Proposed excavation extent A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

Estimated disturbance for drain runs

Fig 03: Service runs, survey A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

205 208 211

Fig 05: Excavated trenches A.P.A.C. Ltd WB/CAE5/15

HER Report 5043. Listed buildings

Record no: Grade PRN Name Site Type NGR

(Extra information from www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/)