JOHN MOOREHERITAGE SERVICES - Archaeology Data Service

John Moore HERITAGE SERVICES Cobrey Farm, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
This archaeological desk-based assessment was commissioned as part of the
consideration of the errection of polytunnels and the excavation of three new ponds
at Cobrey Farms, Coleraine Buildings, Coughton, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. This
study was specifically commissioned to assess the potential for archaeological
remains to be present within the area of the proposed ponds.
The location of the proposed development site at Cobrey Farm is split in to three
areas as shown on Figure 1 as A, B and C.
The potential for prehistoric remains in the area is low, except in Area C where the
stone macehead was recovered, were it must be considered moderate to high.
The chance of Roman remains in the site is though to be low, but moderate in Area A.
Here, however, the remains are likely to be limited to field boundaries.
The area appears to have been arable or farmland since the medieval period and the
potential for remains of medieval, post-medieval and early modern date is considered
low, although there is a low to moderate potential for quarry pits to be present in the
vicinity of Area B.
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