Emmanuel College, Cambridge: Archaeological Monitoring

Abstract

Archaeological monitoring was undertaken in August 2021 on an intermittent basis at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, prior to the installation of a ground source heat pump. The trench monitored went through the Paddock, an open area of grass, along the northern and eastern side of the Old and New Library before joining with the new development in New College Court at the south-east of the College. It revealed a consistent sequence of deposits across the area, with modern and 19th century structures, including a brick well, located toward the middle of the trench, near the northern extremity of the Old Library. These deposits and structures were then sealed by modern topsoil, path and roads.