Monument record MLI127022 - Prehistoric features, Grantham
Summary
Prehistoric features were identified on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham.
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A series of prehistoric features were revealed on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham, during trial trenching in 2016. Two pits, two post holes, and a single east-west aligned ditch were identified. These features were tentatively dated to the mesolithic or early neolithic periods. A number of flint finds were recovered from the ditch, including a blade core, the mesial sections of two prismatic blades, and ten flint flakes. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI17821 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London). 2016. New 2 Form Entry Primary School, Poplar Farm, Grantham: An Archaeological Watching Brief and Evaluation by Trial Trenching. PCAL Site Code: PFGL16.
- <2> SLI17822 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London). 2016. New 2 Form Entry Primary School, Poplar Farm, Grantham: An Archaeological Watching Brief and Evaluation by Trial Trenching. LCNCC: 2016.47.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8974 3665 (209m by 131m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2024 8:45AM
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