Just south of Bittesby House lies the remains of a Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). Protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1954, the site holds valuable insight into settlement patterns stretching from the Bronze Age through the medieval period. A Village Lost to Time Bittesby, once called Bissebesche, was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 with 14 households. By …
The Bittesby House estate offers a fascinating glimpse into centuries of rural and cultural life. Originally developed in the mid-18th century, the East Wing began as a tenant farmer’s residence. By 1842, the estate had grown to include over 1,400 acres of gardens, orchards, meadows, arable fields, and various outbuildings. Archaeological Discoveries: Iron Age and Roman Life In 2020, excavations …
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Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) carried out a programme of archaeological investigation at Magna Park extension, Lutterworth, Leicestershire between June 2020 and March 2021. The program was devised by and managed by RPS Consulting on behalf of their clients, GLP. Archaeological remains were identified across multiple investigation areas, providing insight into settlement, funerary practices, agricultural production, industrial processing and infrastructure …
