SNN109645 - An Archaeological Evaluation on Land at the Former Manor House, Chancery Lane, Thrapston, Northamptonshire

An archaeological field evaluation was undertaken on land at the former Manor House, Chancery Lane, Thrapston, Northamptonshire by the ULAS between the 23rd and 26th of October 2012. The proposed development site was occupied until recently by a nursing home built in the 1970s which in turn replaced the former Manor House. Due to the location within an area of archaeological interest, the County Archaeological Advisor has requested that a staged programme of archaeological investigation takes place to identify and locate any archaeological remains that may be affected by the development. The first stage of this work is an archaeological field evaluation. Three evaluation trenches were excavated across the proposed development site in areas both within and outside the footprint of demolished buildings which recently occupied the site. The central areas of the site have been heavily disturbed by the 1970s building and its demolition although small areas of undisturbed natural substrata were noted along the southern and western boundaries. An undated feature was noted in the western trench. The southern trench contained an undated ditch and gully along with a second century Roman feature.