Sayes Court, Deptford, London Borough of Lewisham,
TQ 3680 7798; (Phil Frickers); evaluation; Hyde Housing Association; GRV96
A number of cut features were revealed cutting into plough soils and natural sands and gravels. These were covered by a layer of demolition debris. A feature probably representing a cess pit of 19th century date was partially uncovered. A number of pits were exposed, and are interpreted as being for domestic use. for rubbish disposal, associated with gardening activities and related to pet burials. These cuts and their fills were almost certainly associated with the terraced housing known to have fronted onto Grove Street from the early 19th century. They produced comparatively large amounts of residual pottery dated to the 17th and 18th century (9% of the assemblage). The natural silty sand deposits were found at a level of 3.30m OD and no evidence for the Sayes Court gardens was revealed.
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