A ‘cow’ burial of 17th century date or later (possibly an animal from the nearby Manor Farm recorded in documentary sources).

A pit was revealed in the south central part of the site after the removal of overburden in that area. The pit was semi-circular in plan measuring 1.3m along the straight edge and at least 0.75m deep. The cut contained a fill of firm yellow grey clay interpreted as redeposited natural extending throughout the cut and sealing articulated remains of a cow. A single fragment of clay pipe dated 17th century and probably from Nottingham was recovered from the deposit, along with brick fragments dated 18th century or later. The limited amount of bone retrieved from the burial indicates that the size is consistent with a late medieval or post medieval date but pre-dating the improved stock of the 19th and 20th centuries.

R. Trimble, 2024, 2 Bunny Lane, Keyworth, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Monitoring and Recording (Unpublished document). SNT6466.