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The aim was to evaluate archaeological remains and structures surrounding the Northern Boundary Wall of St Peter Church.

July 1, 2026Open Access

Church of St Peter, Awsworth, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Evaluation of the Northern Boundary Wall

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Archaeological evaluation identifies remains and evaluates structural issues in church wall, suggesting nearby graves.

The aim was to evaluate archaeological remains and structures surrounding the Northern Boundary Wall of St Peter Church.
Hand inspection and recording of deposits, including their position and depth.
Photography and drawing of excavations both in section and plan.
Inspection of spoil heaps for significant artefacts, especially disarticulated human remains.
Disarticulated human remains found, indicating possible graves nearby.
Wall instability likely caused by ceramic land drain and ground level raising by 0.5m.
Evidence of additional service trench likely destabilizing the wall structure.

M Hurford (2026) studied this question.

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July 1, 2026Open Access

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Archaeological evaluation identifies remains and evaluates structural issues in church wall, suggesting nearby graves.

The aim was to evaluate archaeological remains and structures surrounding the Northern Boundary Wall of St Peter Church.
Hand inspection and recording of deposits, including their position and depth.
Photography and drawing of excavations both in section and plan.
Inspection of spoil heaps for significant artefacts, especially disarticulated human remains.
Disarticulated human remains found, indicating possible graves nearby.
Wall instability likely caused by ceramic land drain and ground level raising by 0.5m.
Evidence of additional service trench likely destabilizing the wall structure.

M Hurford (2026) studied this question.

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