Site Event/Activity record ECH3951 - British Crepe Factory, Finney's Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire: Archaeological Evaluation

An archaeological evaluation was carried out in January 2003 by Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit on the site of the former British Crepe factory at land off Finney's Lane, Middewich, Cheshire (NGR SJ7010 6685), ahead of the proposed redevelopment of the site for housing. The site lies in an area of archaeological potential, being situated close to Harbutt's Field, the site of a Roman fort which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and areas which have produced evidence of settlement and industrial activity of the Roman period. Seven trial trenches, located in the western and eastern halves of the site, were excavated. Those in the eastern half revealed very deep layers of made-up ground, whilst those in the western half produced evidence of a possible linear ditch, waterlogged deposits, a well and a number of animal burials in rectilinear grave-cuts. The animal burials would appear to be relatively modern in date. (1)