Site Event/Activity record ECH4098 - The Lamb Hotel, Nantwich - An Archaeological Watching Brief

An archaeological watching brief was carried out during the construction of an extension to the hotel. An earlier evaluation (ECH3991) had demonstrated the exceptional quality of the archaeological deposits on the site with deep accumulations of organic material dating from at least the early 13th century. The new building had been designed to minimise the disturbance of these remains and excavation was restricted to the ring beam of the new building and the excavation of a new lift shaft pit and the drain runs. Quantities of pottery and animal bone were recovered together with samples of the waterlogged deposits. Analysis of this material revealed that the accumulation consisted of burnt material and domestic refuse, which had continued to pile up in the medieval and early post-medieval town. (1)