Medieval foundations and pottery sherds at Beauchamp's Farm (EHER 7538)

Medieval building foundations and 12th to 15th century pottery identified during the demolition of Beauchamps Farmhouse.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Extensive, multi-period site, excavated between 1965-71. Beauchamp's Farm itself was recorded prior to demolition. It was mainly early 18th century but had an older wing to the north, found to be on foundations dating back to the 13th century. A small amount of medieval pottery was found. <1> 1966. Excavation. Beneath Beauchamps Farmhouse, medieval flint foundations have been noted, together with pottery of 12th to 15th century. More foundations were seen approximately 50 yards to the east. <2> 1968. Excavation. In 1968 shell-tempered medieval pottery was found in the trenches, presumably from robbing activity. Beauchamp's Farm itself is suggested in this source to be one of several smaller unnamed manors mentioned in Domesday from the parish. <3> 1969. Excavation In 1969 an early medieval cooking pit was found to have been dug into the fill of a late Roman ditch. It contained 11th century Saxo-Norman pottery. <4> 1970. Excavation. In 1970 a medieval ditch and upcast bank was found. <5> See also: <6> <7>