Jesus College Cambridge: The Maintenance Workshop & Gardener's Compound Site. An Archaeological Evaluation

Abstract

Between the 13th and 18th August 2003, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit conducted an archaeological evaluation in the grounds of Jesus College, Cambridge (NGR 545116/259058). The fieldwork was undertaken anticipating the construction of a new Maintenance Workshop and Gardener’s Compound. The c. 580sqm plot lies on second terrace gravels just above the floodplain of the River Cam immediately exterior to the historical core of Cambridge (TL 45526191). It falls in the northwest quarter of the College’s grounds, away from any known early College and/or Nunnery buildings. Four linear features were recovered, one being a probable ditch terminus. Two of these were definitely of post-Medieval date, with the other two being of Iron Age attribution. The depth of the topsoil was consistent across the site.