Site Event/Activity record ELI6709 - Trial trenching on land at 5 Paddock Close, Ancaster

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 98448 43667 (85m by 66m)
Civil Parish ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Technique(s)

  • Geophysical Survey
  • Trial Trenching

Organisation

Northamptonshire Archaeology

Date

From 01 Mar 2004 to 31 Mar 2004 (between)

Map

Description

A resistivity survey and programme of archaeological evaluation comprising four trial trenches were carried out on land at 5 Paddock Close, Ancaster, to inform the proposed construction of a doctor's surgery. The remains of a Roman limestone building and defensive ditch were revealed and numerous Roman finds collected. {1}{2}

External Links (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Report: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. An Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation at 5 Paddock Close, Ancaster. -.
  •  Archive: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2004. An Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation at 5 Paddock Close, Ancaster. LCNCC: 2004.13.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Ancaster Roman Settlement (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 21 2024 1:33PM

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