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Archaeological investigation, Lydiard House, rear garden, 2007

Archaeological investigation, Lydiard House, rear garden, 2007
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In 2007 archaeologists Bernard Phillips and Mogs Boon recorded the cutting for a land drain in the rear garden of Lydiard House. This exposed a narrow brick plinth dating to the 18th century, a demolished porch foundation, two arched brick culverts and the base of a former garden wall.


Year:
1600-1800
Type:
Archaeological Find
Location:
Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Copyright:
Lydiard House
Last updated on:
Saturday 1st July 2023

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Photographs (2) of back of Lydiard House c1943
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