SNN111510 - An archaeological evaluation on land off Benefield Road, Glapthorn, Northamptonshire

University of Leicester Archaeological Services carried out an archaeological evaluation for land off benefield Road, Glapthorn. Four trenches were excavated to evaluate an area in advance of a proposed residential development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Section 12: Conserving and Enhancing the Historic Environment. The archaeological work was carried out from the 27th November -30th November 2018. The trenches revealed evidence of large sub-rectangular pits and linear features which produced pottery of aminly early to mid-medieval date, as well as a large quantity of iron working slag. Most of the features were recorded in the southern half of the field closest to the road. The evidence suggests some form of industrial activity on or near the site apparentlyearlier and unrelated to the late medieval/early modern period pottery industry in the village.