SNN116863 - St Michael’s House, Aynho, Northamptonshire Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication

Between 29 April 2022 and 29 May 2024, Cotswold Archaeology carried out a programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication during groundworks associated with the construction of a pavilion and natural pool, siting of pergola on a raised terrace and associated engineering works at St Michael’s House, Aynho, Northamptonshire. The archaeological works identified evidence of post-medieval and modern landscaping in the form of a possible made ground layer, a boundary ditch and a planting pit associated with the Rectory’s gardens and/or the back-yard plots of the houses fronting onto Croughton Road. A fragment of residual Roman or medieval lava stone (quern or millstone) was recovered from the made ground layer. No features or deposits clearly pre-dating the post-medieval period were identified.