The brick floor was 2.2m wide and consisted of what appeared to be two phases of construction, although it was not possible to positively determine which was the older phase. The less well-preserved phase
of flooring was constructed of rectangular, dark orangey-red bricks laid edge-face up without bonding, the dimensions of which suggest a mid 19th century - 20th century date. The inclusions
within the brick suggest that the date is more likely to be from within the earlier part of this estimate than the later. Many of the bricks were slightly worn or damaged and misaligned in places . An area in
the middle had been significantly damaged, with some bricks missing entirely and the remainder damaged. It is not clear if this area was a different phase of construction, or it had been disturbed,
separating it from the main body of the floor. The better preserved area of the floor was constructed of slightly paler orangey-red bricks laid face-up without bonding but more skilfully laid
than those of, resulting in a more regular, stable surface. The brick dimensions again suggest a mid 19th century to 20th century date (again more likely to be the earlier part of this range),
although the dimensions are slightly different. Both phases of flooring were set into, a compacted layer of ashy sand and gravel containing a high amount of clinker, ash and brick fragments. This layer was obviously intended as a bedding layer, and it has also been compacted into the gaps between the bricks. (1)

<1> K. Mapplethorpe, 2015, The Former Rainbow Depot, Burgage Green, Southwell, Nottinghamshire: Report on an Archaeological Evaluation, P.9 (Unpublished document). SNT5278.