Monument record 3465/0/2 - Undated ditches, south-west of Chase Park Farm

Archaeological excavation was undertaken ahead of the installation of a wind turbine. Despite the small size of the excavation, several features were identified including a substantial ditch and a probable beam-slot for a building. Neither feature was dated but it is possible they are associated with Roman settlement identified c250m to the south-west.

{1} Archaeological excavation was undertaken in 2012 within the footprint of a proposed turbine base. Several features were identified. There was a slightly curving, recut ditch aligned roughly NNW-S. The original ditch was at least 0.85m wide and 0.42m deep with steep sides and a flat base. A series of fills were identified, possibly indicating weathering from an associated bank to the west.
The recut ditch was up to 0.85m wide and 0.4m deep with a less angular and more concave profile. There was a slight shift in alignment in the northern part of the ditch, to the west.
The ditch is interpreted as a field boundary. It doesn't correspond to any boundaries shown on historical maps. This, and the lack of finds, suggests that it might relate to an earlier period than post medieval.
A further feature was a tapering linear feature aligned roughly NE-SW, 1.35m long and up to 0.28m wide with well defined, squared terminals to both limits. The form of the slot may suggest that it represents part of the foundations of a structure.

<1> Edmondson G., 2012, Chase Park Farm, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire: Results of Archaeological Investigation, 2012, p.10-11 (checked) (Report). SNN108351.

<1> Edmondson G., 2012, Chase Park Farm, Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire: Results of Archaeological Investigation, 2012, p.11 (checked) (Report). SNN108351.

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