SNN108064 - Barnwell Manor Wind Farm, Sudborough, Northamptonshire: An Archaeological Evaluation Report

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group between the 6th and 14th June 2011 at the site of the proposed Barnwell Manor Wind Farm, Sudborough, Northamptonshire. The work was undertaken on behalf of Barnwell Manor Wind Energy Ltd. The aim of the evaluation was to assess the impact of development on any surviving archaeological remains. An evaluation comprising six machine excavated trenches was carried out on site. Three of the trenches contained archaeological remains. The remains were mainly in the form of linear features consisting of an undated ditch, a possible Roman gully and a post-medieval gully. The ditch is likely to represent a possible field boundary, whilst function of the gullies remains unclear. The pottery recovered from the possible Roman gully has been identified as a shell ware which may date to the Roman period. Further finds included post-medieval tile. The archaeological evaluation achieved its aim in identifying a small quantity of archaeological remains within the proposed site. There is a low potential for further archaeological remains to be present within the development area and as such no further work is recommended. The final decision, however, rests with the Archaeological Officer to Northamptonshire County Council. The results of the archaeological evaluation will be issued to the Northamptonshire HER for public dissemination, as well as an electronic copy issued to Archaeological Data Service (ADS). An OASIS form has also been completed for the site.