ENN110139 - Aynho Park, 2021 (Observation)

Oxford Archaeology was commissioned by Savills on behalf of James Perkins to undertake an archaeological watching brief for a kitchen extension and gas service connection at Aynhoe Park House, Aynho, Northamptonshire. The watching brief was undertaken between March and May 2021. The watching brief recorded a stone surface extending beneath the current driveway and former stable yard. The surface is probably associated with Soane’s remodeling works in the early-19th century and repositioning of the main entrance. Drainage related to a later post-medieval water collection system were observed beneath this surface. Other earlier features include a possible wall, a pit feature, and a probable trampled surface which are considered likely to relate to later post-medieval activity. Evidence of 18th century garden soils was recorded within the northern part of the site. Apart from a small assemblage of finds retrieved from later deposits, no evidence of the 17th century house or associated features was observed during monitoring works