Monument record MLI115811 - Late Saxon Activity, Crown Hill, Ropsley
Summary
Foundations of a former stone building and a concentration of late Saxon artefacts, found on land off Crown Hill, Ropsley.
Type and Period (2)
- BUILDING (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 800 AD? to 1099 AD?)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 800 AD to 1099 AD)
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Full Description
The remains of a former stone building of probable late Saxon date were identified in 1979, during field walking on land off Crown Hill, Ropsley. The remains were exposed during the groundworks for residential development and comprised limestone foundations of one wall and three adjoining areas of disturbed soil. A large assemblage of over 400 sherds of late Saxon pottery was recovered, along with other likely late Saxon finds, including a copper alloy object with zoomorphic design, thought to have formed part of a purse fitting, a probable iron key, iron nails, slag and animal bone fragments. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI8627 Bibliographic Reference: Lane, T.W.. 1995. The Archaeology and Developing Landscape of Ropsley and Humby, Lincolnshire. no.22, fig.15a.12, fig.15b.21.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9934 3403 (46m by 48m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROPSLEY AND HUMBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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