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The research aims to enhance the understanding of archaeological features and the historic landscape in Stewkley.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Watching Brief, Strip Map And Sample at Land adjoining 66 High Street North, Stewkley

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The research aims to enhance the understanding of archaeological features and the historic landscape in Stewkley.
Conducted archaeological stripping and recording in two phases
Phase one involved a systematic map review and sampling
Phase two included intermittent watching brief sessions
Two archaeologists conducted the work, with one on-site during the watching brief
Identified several archaeological features from the Iron Age to the post-medieval period
Found evidence of agricultural activity, including a coaxial field system
Noted breaks in the archaeological record with no Saxon remains
Discovered medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow indicating historical farming practices

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Archaeological study identifies and characterizes features across two phases, suggesting historical land use patterns.

Wood et al. (2020) studied this question.

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