Saxo-Norman and Medieval ditches at New Cross Farm, Landbeach: An Archaeological Evaluation

On the 10th October 2002, an archaeological evaluation was undertaken on land within the centre of the village of Landbeach, at New Cross Farm (TL 47519 65185), by staff of the Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeology Unit. The project was commissioned by Steve Watts in advanced of a proposed office and garage development. The work was carried out according to a brief for archaeological evaluation issued by Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeology Officer. The work was supervised on site by Tony Baker and the project was managed by Stephen Macaulay.

The results of the evaluation (within a 7.2m long trench) revealed three ditches and a single posthole. Pottery recovered from these features date them to the Saxo-Norman (900-1150AD) period. In addition these features were beneath an eroded gravel layer, interpreted as a possible trackway or courtyard surface. This was also of medieval date (1150-1350), with pottery fragments being recovered from the fill.