SNN111834 - 11 Old Town, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication

A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication (OIRAP) was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology during groundworks associated with the construction of two semi-detached dwellings at 11 Old Town, Brackley, Northamptonshire. The remains of six pits were revealed during the groundworks, which due to the constraints of the development groundworks were not fully exposed. A single pit provided ceramic evidence medieval origin comprising the remains of coarse ware pottery, of domestic usage. The pottery dated to the 12th and 14th centuries and likely relates to domestic activity around the historic core of Old Town, concentrated near the church to the south-west. Two undated pits are potentially of the same period, with other undated pits likely associated with activity of more recent date. The location of these archaeological remains can be associated with activity along Church Lane and perhaps street frontage buildings evident on historic mapping.