Village of Casthorpe, in the Domesday Book. The lay subsidy rolls of the early 14th century mention East and West Casthorpe. A scatter of medieval and post medieval was found to the north-east of Casthorpe House. Aerial photographs show the former extent of the village bounded by ridge and furrow. One definite enclosure (see scheduled monument number 30107) is visible in the general area. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}{6} During a watching brief on a water pipe trench three stone wall footings and two stone surfaces were identified. These were generally unrelated though there was an instance of a wall associated with a surface and this conjunction may represent a structure or walled yard. The other structures or, possibly field boundaries. All of these stone structures were located close to and on either side of the old beck. This area is known to be the site of the deserted medieval settlement of West Casthorpe. In consequence it is probable that the various stone features identified during the investigation represent remains of structures of the medieval village. Recovered in the vicinity of the stone remains were artefacts of 13th-14th century date. The medieval pottery is no later than 14th century perhaps relates to the documented reference that Casthorpe was in decline in early 14th century. {8}