Monument record 0954300000 - The Orchard, Moat Lane
Summary
Early medieval ditches, pits, postholes and pottery found during evaluation trial trenching.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (7)
- SETTLEMENT (11th Century to 12th Century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
- DITCH (11th Century to 12th Century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
- POST HOLE (11th Century to 12th Century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
- GULLY (Unknown date)
- PIT (11th Century to 12th Century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
- POST HOLE (Unknown date)
Description
Evaluation trial trenching carried out in April 2007 by John Moore Heritage Services identified 3 ditches, 1 pit and 1 posthole with fills containing 11th to 12th century pottery in Trenches 1, 2, 3 and 4. A further 2 ditches, 2 pits and 1 posthole were also thought to be contemporary. Interpreted as a series of settlement property boundaries aligned on Moat Lane, with settlement abandoned before the 13th century, perhaps due to expansion of the manor. 4 ditches, 1 pit, 1 gully and 3 postholes in Trench 5 were all undated, but thought to be possibly Iron Age in date (B1).
NGR to Trench 1.
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC22918 Unpublished document: John Moore Heritage Services. 2007. An Archaeological Evaluation at The Orchard, Moat Lane, Aston Abbotts.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 84665 19990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASTON ABBOTTS, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- SHERD (11th Century to 12th Century - 1000 AD to 1199 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation trial trenching (Ref: AAML 07) (EBC16845)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2007 6:49PM
