SNN108282 - Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Cottesbrooke Road, Naseby, Northamptonshire

Trial trench evaluation was undertaken in advance of development of land at the former Westaway Motors site as the site lay in an archaeologically sensitive area. Earthworks of medieval characer are located to the west of the site and prehistoric and Roman deposits have been recorded during excavations in the vicinity. A 19th century brick structure, probably a wall, was identified at the north of the site and comparison with old maps of the area suggested that this was constructed between 1884-5 and 1900-1. Part of a concrete structure identified in the trecnhing was also apparently depicted on old maps of the site, seemingly having been constructed in the first half of the 20th century. Both structures appear to have formed parts of a farmyard and both were apparently demolished between 1958 and 1980. This was probably as part of clearance and levelling of the site, at which time hardstanding was laid down across the area. A large probable pit in trench 1 contained modern metal objects and probably represented the disposal of waste during the same late 20th century levelling works. Other features and deposits identified during the investigation were restricted to modern services. No artefacts of any antiquity were retrieved during the investigations. A small collection of modern building materials was retrieved for dating purposes and has been discarded.