Site Event/Activity record ELI66 - Westgate excavations, 1945-46
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9739 7203 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Archaeological Excavation
Organisation
Archaeological Research Committee
Date
From 01 Jan 1945 to 31 Dec 1946 (between)
Description
The excavations at Westgate were the first of the ARC, and proved for the first time that the earth and timber defences of the legionary fortress were coincident with the stone wall of the colonia period on the west side. {1}{2}
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3134 Index: SMR file cards for Lincoln. LINCOLN. SK 9772 SW:C.
- <2> SLI465 Article in Serial: WEBSTER G. 1949. JOURNAL OF ROMAN STUDIES. Vol 139, pp.57-58.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MLI70104 Part of the Colonia defences, Westgate School grounds, Lincoln (Monument)
Record last edited
Jun 25 1999 12:00AM