Site Event/Activity record ELI8761 - Watching brief at the Observatory Tower, Lincoln Castle
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97552 71793 (21m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Watching Brief
Organisation
Allen Archaeological Associates
Date
From 09 Jul 2007 to 22 Aug 2007 (between)
Description
A watching brief was carried out during remedial works carried out to stabilise the tower mound following the collapse of Victorian garden terraces during heavy rain. Evidence for the Victorian ornamental gardens was recorded and a large amount of residual Roman and medieval pottery was recovered, suggesting that the gardens had disturbed the make up of the medieval tower motte. {1}{2}
External Links (1)
- http://dx.doi.org/10.5284/1014410 (Link to the pdf report in the ADS digital library)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12134 Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2008. Archaeological Watching Brief: The Observatory Tower, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln. LINC 07.
- <2> SLI12135 Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2008. Archaeological Watching Brief: The Observatory Tower, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln. LCNCC 2007.145.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MLI70129 Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings), Lincoln (Monument)
Record last edited
Aug 20 2021 3:03PM