Site Event/Activity record ELI7243 - Hossack's excavations at Ruskington Anglo-Saxon cemetery, 1935-8
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 07557 51469 (82m by 147m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Archaeological Excavation
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
From 01 May 1935 to 31 Dec 1938 (intermittent)
Description
Ron Hossack carried out a series of excavations at the cemetery during gravel quarrying and groundworks associated with the construction of bungalows. A large number of burials (at least 36) were uncovered along with urns and grave goods. {1}
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI11014 Correspondence: 1935 onwards. Correspondence relating to the Hossack Collection. -.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MLI89329 Pagan Anglo-Saxon Cemetery, Lincoln Road, Ruskington (Monument)
Record last edited
Oct 19 2006 11:02AM