Site Event/Activity record ECH6198 - Archaeological Watching Brief Report at Tall Trees Malpas

Research shows that the site lies to the north of the Historic core of Malpas in an area characterised by Medieval Townfields in the Cheshire Historic Landscape Characterisation. The watching brief revealed a homogenous stratigraphy across the site with topsoil covereing a layer of hillwash which in turn overlay the natural sand and clay deposits. A series of post medieval boundaries and cuts for 20th century housing were seen cut into the natural. Two earlier features were uncovered towards the southwest of the site. An 18th to 19th century cobbled surface was revealed below the drive for the Tall Trees bungalow, sealed by a 19th century make up layer. The second feature was a possible ha-ha suggesting medieval landscaping on the site. No other features were encountered during the watching brief.