An Archaeological Evaluation at 24 Taylor's Lane, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cambridge Archaeological Unit in the garden of 24 Taylor's Lane, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire in January 2001 (TL 3592 6893). This work was carried out in advance of a proposed extension to the western side of the house, and lay within Scheduled Ancient Monument no. 20421 - the 'Town Defence' and castle earthworks. The evaluation revealed evidence of settlement that falls broadly into three periods; pre-12th century, 12th - early 13th century i.e. late Saxo-Norman period and the 13/14th century Medieval period. The concentration of occupation evidence spans just 300 years, from the 12th through to the late 14th century, which corresponds with the known expansion of Swavesey during this period. Four pieces of worked flint were also found suggesting a prehistoric presence