Monument record 46/9/9 - Possible post medieval structures, College Farm

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Summary

Archaeological trial trench excavation identified a small number of undated features beneath the farmyard that may have been associated with a post-medieval structure.

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Full Description

{1} A linear stone feature, a posthole, a gully and two square stone settings were seen in trench 1.
The linear feature was aligned NW-SE and comprised a single layer of stone laid directly on a ridge of clay natural. Originally the stones were probably laid in a trench cut through sand, which may have been truncated by subsequent activity. No finds were found associated with the linear feature, but the posthole was cut immediately adjacent to it. The posthole was circular and 0.6 m deep, but produced no finds. To the west of the linear stone feature and on a similar orientation was a small gully which was 0.7 m wide and 0.5 m deep.
The two square or rectangular stone settings each comprised a single layer of limestone slabs carefully laid in shallow foundation cuts and were spaced 1.9 m apart. Neither feature was deep and neither produced dating evidence. The pads measured c. 1.2 m x 0.8 m and 1.2 m x 0.7 m.
The linear feature may have been the truncated remains of a wall footing and the stone settings may have formed part of a structure. There was no dating evidence from these features and the likelihood is that they are post-medieval in date.


<1> Scott, I., 1999, College Farm, Aynho, Northamptonshire, Archaeological Evaluation Report, p.5-6 (checked) (Report). SNN101731.

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  • <1> Report: Scott, I.. 1999. College Farm, Aynho, Northamptonshire, Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology Unit Fieldwork Reports. OAU. p.5-6 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 5115 3330 (point) Central
Civil Parish AYNHO, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 19 2021 2:04PM

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