Monument record MLI116024 - Former Quarry Pit, Little Ponton
Summary
Former quarry pit of late post-medieval date, to the north-east of Little Ponton.
Type and Period (1)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1800 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a possible former quarry pit was identified as an area of weak magnetic variation in October 2014, during magnetometry survey conducted to inform a proposed extension to Little Ponton Quarry. {1}
Subsequent trial trenching, conducted in April 2015, confirmed the remains of the former quarry pit, cutting into the natural limestone brash. Sherds of late post-medieval pottery were identified in the fill of the pit, but were not retained. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI15174 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2014. Proposed Limestone Quarry, Little Ponton. -.
- <2> SLI15175 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2015. Little Ponton Quarry, Whalebone Lane, Little Ponton. PCAS site code: LPQE 15.
- <3> SLI15176 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2015. Little Ponton Quarry, Whalebone Lane, Little Ponton. LCNCC 2015.55.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9329 3307 (62m by 64m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE PONTON AND STROXTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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