Monument record 5447/0/20 - Post-medieval/modern quarries, south of Greenway

Archaeological investigation prior to development identified a series of post-medieval/modern quarry pits as well as a stone-capped drain that was probaby associated with former cottages that were demolished in the second half of the 20th century.

{1} A trial trench excavation identified remnants of medieval furrows, a series of post-medieval features and a large quarry pit. Much of the pottery recovered reflected a late 18th century or later date for the activity although hints at earlier occupation came from several 17th-century wares and a small amount of late medieval pottery. A bone pin, possibly of medieval date was also recovered. Subsequently two strip, map and sample areas were excavated. Further quarry pits, an undated posthole and a stone-capped drain. Post-medieval and modern pottery was recoved from the drain and it is likely that it was associated with cottages that were demolished in the second half of the 20th century.

<1> Day, G, 2021, An Archaeological Strip, Map and Sample Excavation on land south of Greenway, Eastcote, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN112544.

<2> Crank, N. (Editor), 2021, South Midlands Archaeology (51), p. 68 (Journal). SNN113326.

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