SNN108330 - Church Street, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire: An Archaeological Evaluation Report

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group between the 15th and 19th November 2010 at the site of the former Express Shoe Works, Church Street, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. The work undertaken on behalf of Retail Development Partnership Ltd. The aim of the evaluation was to assess the impact of development on any surviving archaeology remains. An evaluation compromising six machine excavated trenches was carried out on the site. Four of the trenches contained archaeological remains. The remains were mainly in the form of linear features and pits which appeared to represent a field boundary and general activity relating to a nearby settlement. Pottery recovered from the site indicates a 12th-13th century date. Further finds included animal bones and a fragment of iron slag. There is very good potential for other features associated with the 12th-13th century settlement to be found on site. Such remains could be viewed as regionally significant due to their potential to inform on the development of Irthlingborough. Due to the level of survival within certain areas of the site it is recommended that further work be undertaken post-planning consent. The amount of further work necessary will depend on the level of impact on site and the location of the impact.