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Record Details

MonUID:MST23071
HER Number:59201
Type of record:Monument
Name:Wall Foundation, South of Western Springs Road, Rugeley

Summary

The foundations of a sandstone wall identified during an archaeological evaluation on land off Western Springs Road, Rugeley in February 2016. Although no specific date for the feature could be ascertained it has been suggested that could be associated with landscaping works for the former Hagley Hall.

Grid Reference:SK 0404 1799
Map Sheet:SK01NW
Parish:Rugeley, Cannock Chase District
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Monument Type(s):

  • WALL (Stuart to Victorian - 1700 AD? to 1899 AD?)

Associated Events:

  • EST2719 - An archaeological evaluation at Western Springs Road, Rugeley in February 2016. (NRHE Name - Western Springs Road) (Ref: Report No. 1446)

Full description

The foundations of a wall identified during an archaeological evaluation on land off Western Springs Road, Rugeley in February 2016. The foundations were composed of heavily degraded sandstone blocks with no evidence for bonding material. Although no specific date for the feature could be ascertained its location close to blocked tunnels associated with the former Hagley Hall, just across Rising Brook, may be of significance. (SB, 05-Dec-2017) <1>

Sources and further reading

<1>XYSST5014 - Evaluation Report: Chris Smith (Archaeology Wales). 2016. Western Springs Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Trench 2 - 204. [Mapped feature: #38185 Feature Centre Point, ]

Related records

40126Part of: Hagley Park, Rugeley (Monument)

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