Archaeological Watching Brief at the Manor House, North Wingfield, Derbyshire

Key Points

• The aim was to document archaeological features uncovered during groundworks for construction at the Manor House.
• Conducted an archaeological watching brief during groundworks for construction.
• Identified and documented features such as a sandstone wall and stone-lined drains.
• Collected artifacts, including pottery sherds from different historical periods.
• Discovered footings of a substantial sandstone wall and parallel stone-lined drains likely from the 18th or 19th century.
• Encountered a probable pit with a single large sherd of pottery dating back to the 13th or 14th century.
• Indicated potential medieval occupation of the site.

Abstract