EDO6051 - Tithe Barn at Court Farm, Sydling St Nicholas; evaluation 2012

In advance of a programme of restoration, Oxford Archaeology was instructed by Beauchamps Chartered Surveyors of Dorchester, Dorset to undertake an archaeological evaluation at the Tithe Barn, Sydling St Nicholas. The barn is Grade II* Listed Building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) No. SM DO 105; HA 1003209.. The works comprised the hand excavation of six small but targeted test pits within the footprint of the barn and took place between 9th and 12th January 2012. The test pits revealed evidence in the form of foundations, post and stake holes, possible beam slots, possible post pads and stone flooring for the development and use of the barn since its postulated construction date in the 15th century up to its remodelling in the c. 19th century, although only Test Pit 6 yielded any dating evidence and that was confined to the 19th century. Information from OASIS Online Form.