Site Event/Activity record ELI7238 - Archaeological Excavation of the Ruskington Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, 1975

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0753 5143 (98m by 16m) (Estimated from sources)
Civil Parish RUSKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Technique(s)

  • Archaeological Excavation

Organisation

Department of the Environment

Date

From 19 Mar 1975 to 24 Apr 1975 (between)

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Description

Malcolm Atkin excavated part of the cemetery in advance of building operations. Twenty four inhumations and three cremations were uncovered, some with grave goods. {1}{2}{3}

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Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Article in Serial: A.J. White (ed.). 1976. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire and South Humberside, 1975' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.11, p.60.
  •  Correspondence: Healey, Hilary. 1975-1985. Excavations at Ruskington Anglo-Saxon cemetery in the 1970s. RK 75.
  •  Archive: Department of the Environment. 1975. Ruskington Anglo-Saxon cemetery excavation, 1975. LCNCC 23.75.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Pagan Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, Lincoln Road, Ruskington (Monument)
  • Roman Finds and Activity, Lincoln Road, Ruskington (Monument)

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Jan 10 2017 2:35PM

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