SNN108062 - An Archaeological Evaluation of Land to The North of Rushton Hall, Rushton, Northamptonshire

University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) was commissioned by APT Design Ltd/Hazelton to undertake an archaeological evaluation at Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire in advance of the construction of a number of new buildings. The proposed development area had been identified as being an area of archaeological potential, immediately adjacent to the Grade I listed Hall and within the Grade II* listed park. Two evaluation trenches were machine excavated and recorded. Neither revealed any evidence of archaeological significance. Trench 1 encountered a recent service trench and possibly re-deposited material, while Trench 2 only encountered undisturbed strata. However, given the limited nature of the trenching it is difficult to ascertain whether these two trenches are indicative of the proposed development area as a whole. The archive for the archaeological work will be held by University of Leicester Archaeological Services under the temporary site code RHD.2011 until deposition can be arranged with the relevant repository.