An Archaeological Evaluation at 9-11 High Street, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire

Abstract

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit on land behind #7-11 High Street, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire. This work was commissioned by WRB Restoration and Development Limited in advance of a proposed housing development. The results revealed evidence of activity dating from the mid -late Medieval (14th - 16th centuries) and Post Medieval (17th - 19th centuries) periods. Two Medieval features were discovered, one pit and one small posthole with further evidence of residual Medieval pottery found within the later features. The majority of the Post Medieval features were datable to the 18th century, associated with the upstanding building at the front of the plot, giving evidence of typical Post Medieval back yard/garden activity in the form of brick drains, rubbish pits, sand pits and postholes.