SNN102132 - A Report on Archaeology Evaluations at Lowe Farm, Clipston Road, Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

The evaluation comprised a desk-based assessment of the site’s archaeological potential, followed by geophysical and metal-detecting surveys of the route of a new access road. The desk-top study identified two principal sources of concern: the possible damage to archaeological deposits related to the adjacent deserted medieval village of Nobold and the loss of evidence connected to the Civil War battlefield at Naseby. A geophysical reconnaissance survey of the 5ha site did not identify any potential ‘sites’, and this was followed by detailed survey in the parts of the site adjacent to the earthwork remains of Nobold village. The detailed survey also did not identify any significant remains. The metal-detecting survey produced few finds of any period and no evidence that could be linked with the Civil War battle.