Site Event/Activity record ENT9563 - Evaluation at Beauvale Abbey Farmhouse, Moorgreen
Location
| Location | Beauvale Abbey Farmhouse, Moorgreen, Nottinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SK 49220 49035 (13m by 19m) |
| Map sheet | SK44NE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Greasley, Broxtowe |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Trent and Peak Archaeological Trust
Date
From: 13 Jun 2005
To: 17 Jun 2005
Description
Evaluation trenches were excavated in advance of proposed development. Medieval cloister walls were recorded.
Trial Trench 03 inside the farmhouse to the northern end, revealed medieval masonry.
0.75 x 0.8m trench in the interior of the farmhouse to the north east part. Medieval masonry was found at a depth of under 2m below floor level, under a thin dirty layer of ash, coal, and mortar. Two flat stones and the remains of a third were set out in a line and set into lightly cut natural clay. (1)
Exacavation of Trench 02, 0.75 x 2m located on the west side of the building in open ground revealed intact medieval masonry at a depth of 0.6m as well as modern disturbance..
Excavation of Trench 1 – 0.6 x 2m East of and adjacent to farmhouse. Excavation revealed modern footings and possible evidence of medieval yard metalling or perhaps light demolition material.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- M10004 BEAUVALE ABBEY FARMHOUSE (Building)
Record last edited
Oct 2 2026 4:26PM