Site Event/Activity record ELI12171 - Ermine Street, Ancaster
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 9841 4389 (572m by 1609m) (Estimated from sources) |
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Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Watching Brief
Organisation
Allen Archaeology Ltd
Date
From 02 Mar 2012 to 27 Mar 2012 (between)
Description
A scheme of archaeological monitoring was conducted during the excavation of a trench for a new electrical cable running along part of the route of Ermine Street, through the village of Ancaster. Roman and post-Roman deposits were recorded, along with the remains of possible Roman structures and two infant burials. A large assemblage of Roman material was recovered, including samian ware and amphora fragments, along with a smaller assemblage of medieval material. {1}{2}
External Links (1)
- http://dx.doi.org/10.5284/1035294 (Link to the pdf report in the ADS digital library)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14801 Report: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2013. Ermine Street, Ancaster. AAL site code: ANER 12.
- <2> SLI14802 Archive: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2013. Ermine Street, Ancaster. LCNCC 2012.43.
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- MLI30324 Ancaster Roman Settlement (Monument)
- MLI115748 Medieval Activity, Castle Close, Ancaster (Monument)
- MLI83069 Medieval Activity, Wilsford Lane, Ancaster (Monument)
- MLI115749 Roman Activity, Ancaster House Cottage (Monument)
- MLI30329 Romano-British Cemetery, Ancaster (Monument)
- MLI87740 Romano-British Features, Ermine Street, Ancaster (Monument)
- MLI115747 Undated Features, Ermine Street, Ancaster (Monument)
Record last edited
Jan 5 2016 10:03AM