Monument record 0932400000 - Litton House, 52-56 Buckingham Street
Summary
18th to 19th century building and pits found during watching brief.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- PIT (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
6 pits and the foundations of a brick building, all probably 18th to 19th century in date, found during watching brief carried out in May and June 2005 by Sutton Archaeological Services during groundworks for redevelopment of site for housing. The building (possibly a single storey outhouse) was aligned NW-SE, measured 8m X at least 5m and constructed of a single line of lime mortared unfrogged bricks, laid header to header. The site had been heavily disturbed and truncated during construction of the former petrol filling station and office block (B1). NGR to centre of site.
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC22418 Unpublished document: Sutton Archaeological Services. 2005. Watching Brief Report on Litton House, 52-56 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury.
- <2>SBC22523 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology. 2004. Litton House, 52-56 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 81733 14078 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLESBURY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (3)
- VESSEL (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- TILE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1899 AD)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD? to 1899 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief (EBC16593)
Record last edited
Apr 13 2025 5:22PM
