Monument record 0796500000 - West of Ironbeech Cottage

Summary

19th century pit identified during archaeological evaluation. Possibly clay extraction pit.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Type and Period (1)

  • CLAY PIT (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

Suggested that this could be a clay extraction pit or feature relating to Grim's ditch. Fills contained 20 sherds of pottery dated to the 19th century. This would suggest that it s most likely to be a modern extraction pit (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>XYSBC25152 Unpublished document: John Moore Heritage Services. 2019. An Archaeological Evaluation at Ironbeech Cottage, Lily Bottom Lane, Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire. [Mapped feature: #35045 ]

Location

Grid reference SP 83075 01507 (point)
Civil Parish LACEY GREEN, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Finds (7)

  • SHERD (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
  • ANIMAL REMAINS (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
  • BRICK (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
  • ROOF TILE (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
  • WINDOW GLASS (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD)
  • HORSESHOE (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD)
  • FLAGSTONE (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD?)

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Intervention: Trial trench evaluation of land at Ironbeech Cottage (Ref: LGPH18) (EBC18127)

Record last edited

Apr 2 2019 10:51AM

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