A total of sixteen trenches were opened at Sturton le Steeple to determine any potential archaeological impact of the proposed development. Three features were identified, all interpreted as post-medieval field boundaries, suggesting the Site is of very limited archaeological significance. A total of sixteen trenches were opened at Sturton le Steeple to determine any potential archaeological impact of the proposed development. Three features were identified, all interpreted as post-medieval field boundaries, suggesting the Site is of very limited archaeological significance.
Adam Abernethy (2026) studied this question.