SNN110785 - Trial trench evaluation on land at Addington Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire July 2016

MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) was commissioned by Andrew and Marcus Brooke of Sonifex to carry out an archaeological trial trench evaluation on land at Addington Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire prior to the proposed development of the site. Eight trenches were excavated, though one could not be evaluated due to the presence of asbestos. Principal archaeological remains included 12th-14th century medieval ditches and pits, stone walls and demolition deposits. The stone walls, dated to the medieval period, were present in three trenches and may be part of buildings from that period. Some evidence existed for light industry on site, possibly including the processing of animal skins and hides. Soil sampling identified excellent survival of environmental remains.