New Teaching and Residential Building, Trinity College, Oxford.

Between July and Sept 2018, Oxford Archaeology were commissioned by
Trinity College, Oxford to undertake an archaeological evaluation on the site
of a proposed new teaching and residential building in the college grounds (SP
5144 0657). A programme of 8 trenches was undertaken across the area to
assess the archaeological potential of the site.
The evaluation confirmed the presence of archaeological remains, as well as
modern truncations likely relating to the construction of the Cumberbatch
Building in the 1960’s.
Evidence of 12‐14th century land division, was followed by 15th century gravel
quarrying. Quarrying extended into the Post‐medieval period, and appears to
have come to an end when the area was given over to formalised gardens,
with decorative pathways, trees and borders, as shown on 18th century plans.
A number of gravel paths and a possible ‘tree planting pit’ were identified
from the Late 17th – early 18th century.
The part of Trinity College gardens within the site were remodeled and
replanted, deposits associated with ground raising, and the laying of new
paths were observed.
Modern truncation associated with the construction of the Cumberbatch
Building in the 20th century was recorded.