SNN115696 - Images and GIS from an Archaeological Evaluation and Observation at Land Rear of 57 High Street, Twywell, Northamptonshire, July 2022

This digital archive contains images and GIS data from an archaeological evaluation and programme of archaeological works including: observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication during groundwork associated with residential development on land to the rear of 57 High Street, Twywell, Northamptonshire. The work was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology, between March and July 2022. A single pit/well of medieval date was investigated in Trench 1 revealing a small assemblage of 9th- to 11th-century pottery in the backfill deposits. The lack of in situ topsoil and subsoil deposits indicates the potential for substantial truncation to the Site, and is recorded as truncating the natural substrate in Trench 2. The truncation, combined with the lack of any residual finds, indicates that the potential for any further archaeological features to have been associated with the pit/well is low. r The Site is recorded as being located within the extent of the medieval settlement at Twywell. The results of the archaeological works suggest that the core settlement area may not have extended as far as the Site itself, given the lack of archaeological evidence encountered. While of interest in confirming the presence of Late Saxon activity, supporting the suggested foundation date for the settlement, the results of the investigation are nonetheless not of sufficient scale to contribute further to any regional research themes or objectives.