Site Event/Activity record ECH7040 - Archaeological Evaluation Report: Radnor Green, Congleton

An archaeological evaluation was carried out in 2022 at Radnor Green, Back Lane, Congleton prior to the development of the site. Seven evaluation trenches were excavated targeting historic field boundaries depicted on the historic mapping and also a possible spread of burnt material in the north-east of the site. Trenches 2 and 7 were devoid of any archaeological features. Three modern field drains in a waterlogged area of the site were present in trench 6. In trenches 1 and 3, the linears identified correspond to the field boundaries in the historic mapping. In trench 5, the east-west linear identified is likely a boundary ditch also seen in the historic mapping. The possible spread of burnt material corresponds to an irregular dark deposit in trench 4. However, with under 5% charcoal inclusions and rooting visible, it is thought to be a natural feature such as a tree bole. (1)