In June 2016 Oxford Archaeology undertook a watching brief on the excavation of new service trenches on the south-eastern side of the Stony Stratford Community Church. The watching brief revealed a tiled surface of probable 18th century date which was postdated by several brick built shaft graves of 19th century date, the upper parts of which were recorded and removed. Two earth-cut graves were also identified and recorded. Wall footings associated with the later phases of modifications to the church building were also identified