One evaluation trench had the remains of a heavily disturbed cobbled surface which likely relates to an earlier yard surface in the central courtyard.

From this evaluation trench, three different types of brick were present. In the lower rubble layer, directly above the cobbles, the bricks were largely handmade red bricks (un-frogged) measuring 238mm x 116mm x 62mm and suggestive of a Regency or Georgian date. The uppermost rubble layer was much more mixed and featured both blue-grey frogged bricks stamped “SHIPLEY” measuring 229mm x 106mm x 77mm, along with red frogged bricks stamped “BALDWIN” measuring 222mm x 108mm x 74mm and both likely to date from the 19th century. Ceramic and glass finds of broadly post-medieval date were present in both rubble layers.

Helen Daniels, 2024, The Chestnuts, Costock Road, Wysall, Nottinghamshire: An Archaelogical Evaluation, Page 4 (Unpublished document). SNT5856.