Carlton Alum Works, Carlton Bank, Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire. Archaeological Excavation: Final Report

An excavation of the Carlton Alum Works, Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire (NZ
520027), was undertaken by the Lancaster University Archaeological Unit (LUAU) in
advance of a land reclamation scheme to stabilise the spoil tips, which cascade down the steep
hillside of Carlton Bank. This was the third stage of a multi-phased project which has
involved topographic survey, field evaluation (LUAU 1996), a geophysical survey and
geochemical analysis.
The fieldwork involved an initial surface survey of the excavation area and immediate
locality, a series of evaluation trenches which were subsequently incorporated into the extent
of the open-area excavation, and then the main mitigation excavation of the site. Following
on from the excavation, a watching brief of the landscaping works was undertaken to enhance
the results of the earlier phases of the work. The fieldwork was carried out in accordance with
the project brief and design, in September 1997, and was monitored throughout by Mr G Lee
(North York Moors National Park Authority). The project was funded by English
Partnerships.