Site Event/Activity record ESF22779 - Evaluation - Kings Farm, Cranley Green Eye

Eye, Kings Farm, Cranley Green (EYE 120, TM 1710 7166) two evaluation trenches were opened close to the eastern end of the farm house, which is a listed structure with Grade II status located on a moat that is a Scheduled Monument, in order to inform consideration of the proposed re-submission of a planning application for side and rear extensions to the house. The only features revealed in the trenches proved to be a shallow depression which can be identified as having been formed by the roots of a large tree, a small pit of early to mid 20th century date and a redundant manhole. As the works progressed the upcast spoil was examined for stray finds but the only artefact of any age recovered was a clay tobacco pipe bowl and stem fragment of 18th century date.