Archaeological Excavation and Historical Building recording at Land at St Peter's Churchyard, Derby

The results of the 2023 evaluation determined that there were archaeological remains surviving at a depth of approximately 0.75m below ground level. The area of impact was located in the northeast corner of the site, measuring approximately 23m� . In consultation with the Development Control Archaeologist, the area of impact underwent archaeological mitigation through controlled stripping of the overburden to the first archaeological horizon, followed by archaeological excavation and recording to the depth of the development (1.2m to 1.4m below ground level). As part of the archaeological works, a Historic Building Record was required prior to the partial demolition of the existing boundary wall to create an access and entrance point to the site with steps and disabled access. The Historic Building Recording was conducted to Historic England Level I standard recording. The excavation revealed a series of levelling deposits overlying the partial remains of a (probably 18th century) brick built chamber which had subsequently been backfilled with decoratively carved stone work from the destroyed mid-19th century tomb of an implicitly wealthy woman. A possible floor was found at the base of its construction cut. A construction cut for the curtilage wall was also identified.