Series: Phoenix Consulting unpublished report series

During December 2019 Phoenix Consulting Archaeology Ltd carried out an archaeological trial trench evaluation across a permitted development site on land at Manor Farm, High Street, Offord D'Arcy, Huntingdonshire (NGR TL 2184 6610). The work was carried out on behalf of Thornhill Estates, and was required to assess the presence, extent, nature and survival of archaeological features within the development area. The proposals are for housing together with associated landscaping, internal roads and open spaces. The site lies in a landscape where archaeology of Bronze Age, Iron Age, Medieval and post-Medieval date has previously been recorded. In consultation with the Council Archaeological Office, 6 trial trenches were agreed to be excavated within the development boundary. Little of archaeological interest was found. Indeed, the only features identified were pits and a ditch of post-Medieval date, footings associated with 20th century farm buildings and an undated ditch. Most of these features were identified close to the street frontage. Aside from a residual flint flake, no finds pre-dating the post-Medieval period were recovered