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This report aims to document the archaeological observations and findings during groundworks for a new garage.

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May 22, 2026Open Access

Watching Brief at An Archaeological Watching Brief at Sherwood, Peatling Magna, Leicestershire, LE8 5US

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This report aims to document the archaeological observations and findings during groundworks for a new garage.
Carried out by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS).
Observed and recorded during groundworks from September 16, 2024.
Investigation included analysis of soil and rubble deposits.
Revealed a uniform deposit of brick rubble overlying garden soil and natural clay.
Mixed garden soil indicated prior use as a driveway.
No archaeological artifacts were discovered, confirming a sterile archive.

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This report details the results of archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication (OIRAP) carried out by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) at Sherwood, School Lane, Peatling Magna, Leicestershire. The work was undertaken between 16th September 2024 on behalf of Sally Atkins in advance of construction of a new garage and associated works on the site. Archaeological attendance and recording were undertaken during the groundworks. The works revealed a uniform deposit of brick rubble overlying remnants of a truncated garden soil and natural clay. The mixed character of the garden soil reflected the use of that area of the site as drive way. No archaeology was present. Checked as sterile archive

Watching Brief at An Archaeological Watching Brief at Sherwood, Peatling Magna, Leicestershire, LE8 5US

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