5 pits and 2 lengths of linear trench excavated - about 50 cubic metres of ground disturbed by hand and machine. Trenches were narrow so no complete burials seen or recorded. Bones from 64 identifiable skeletons recovered, along with many bones from others that had been disturbed and been returned in the backfill of later graves. The closer to the church, the more disturbed the remains were showing how heavily the churchyard has been used. Pottery recovered included 12 medieval pot sherds (from 11th to 14th century), 1 sherd of possible Romano-British pottery, 1 sherd of Middle Saxon pot, 1 sherd of Saxo-Norman and 1 sherd of Torksey-type ware. Other finds included a medieval bronze shroud pin, medieval floor tile, coffin nails, coffin handles, clay pipe, plaster, glass, tiles, and two copper alloy objects. A gilt copper coffin plate likely dates to late 17th/18th century. (1)

<1> TPAU, Jul 2002, Church of St Bartholomew's Kneesall, Nottinghamshire: Excavations for Services, 2001 (Unpublished document). SNT2580.