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Archaeology: how Tarmac deals with important finds


Ancient coin

 

We take our archaeological responsibilities very seriously.

When topsoil is moved before quarrying, a professional archaeologist watches for anything that may indicate further investigation is needed.

Tarmac Quarrying site Archaelogical digger

The operation stops and the feature is examined, dated and recorded.

Our archaeological archive of photographs, measurements and fragments of pottery and flint tools found at the quarry is open to the public at:


Bedale Museum, Bedale Hall, North End, Bedale.  Tel: 01677 423797.


For information on archaeological monitoring at Nosterfield Quarry, visit www.archaeologicalplanningconsultancy.co.uk