Trent Valley GeoArchaeologyThe River TrentThe River Trent is 280 km long, rising on Biddulph Moor in North Staffordshire and running east and northwards to the Humber. At 280 km it is the fifth longest river in England. The Trent Valley is an area of major national and regional importance. The River Trent lies in a key geographical position between the highland and lowland zones, and the north and south, of England. It is unlike most other rivers in the country in its hydrology, geomorphology and behaviour. The Trent Valley has been a key area of transition in politics, society, and economics, both nationally and regionally, from prehistory up to today. Its archaeology is rich, with a high value and relevance in the national and international context, not least in containing a body of evidence about past climate changes and their consequences that is a key to our understanding of the processes and potential outcomes of today’s climatic situation.Some 20% of the nation’s aggregates are produced in the East Midlands. The Trent Valley and its tributaries extend beyond this into the West Midlands and is one of the leading areas of gravel production in England. Aggregate extraction from other geologies is a significant activity in the counties represented on Trent Valley Geoarchaeology. The relationship between aggregate production and the archaeological resource is a major issue in these counties and was a primary reason for the establishment of Trent Valley Geoarchaeology. There is a long history of archaeological research in the Trent Valley. Over the last twelve years aggregate extraction has been a driving force in excavation and the development of new approaches in fieldwork, research and archaeological resource management. Most of the practical fieldwork has been carried forward through the planning process and developer funding, the remainder has been funded by Local Authorities, English Heritage and other Agencies.
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