SNN105875 - Geophysical Survey & Archaeological Evaluation at Quinton House School, Upton, Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Archaeology carried out geophysical survey and archaeological evaluation on 0.2ha of land within a previous walled garden proposed for a sports hall at Quinton House School, Upton, Northamptonshire. Geophysical survey revealed sub-rectangular ditched enclosure, ditches, a possible pi alignment and numerous other pits. Archaeological evaluation confirmed the location of the enclosure, together with internal features, including pits, postholes and gullies. These features contained pottery indicating an Iron Age date. A series of ditches to the north west of the enclosure were observed along with a pit associated with the pit alignment. Further postholes and ditches were revealed outside of the enclosure. Iron Age pottery, together with a small quantity of animal bone was recovered from a number of the ditches. A medieval enclosure ditch, which may represent the north-eastern end of a deserted medieval village, located to the south of the development site, was also revealed. Medieval pottery was recovered from the fill, together with a small quantity of animal bone. Two musket balls and a cast iron fruit tree identity tag were also recovered from the topsoil.