Corpus Christi College, Oxford, New Sub Main Works Archaeological Watching Brief Report

Between 15th August and 23rd September 2016 Oxford Archaeology carried out an
intermittent watching brief at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, on works to replace
sub-mains cables. Two sections of cable trench were monitored, and three test pits
were observed to inform the depth of a third section of trench, also subsequently
monitored. Evidence for burials associated with the 16th chapel was encountered,
including the capping of a stone and brick burial vault which contained a coffin
observable through a void in the structure. Some disarticulated human bone was
also recovered and reburied on the site, providing evidence for additional disturbed
burials in the area. A rubbish pit dating from 1650-1700 contained pottery and
animal bones, including a rare example of a turkey bone from this date. Walls and
pillar bases from earlier incarnations of the College buildings were also recorded.