Monument record MLI127208 - Excavated Medieval ditches at Halton Road, Spilsby
Summary
An area of ditches and evidence for burning was recorded in excavations in 2020, with pottery recorded dating to between the 12th and 15th centuries.
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of ditches recorded in geophysics {1}{2} and trial trenches {3}{4}. A large quantity of pottery was recorded, much of which dated to the 12th century. Animal bone recovered was not considered strongly diagnoistic. Carbonised seeds and cereal grains, as well as charcoal and burnt pottery were also identified in samples.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI18244 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2015. Archaeological Geophysical Survey, Land at Spilsby. -.
- <2> SLI18245 Archive: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2015. Archived Report, Archaeogical Geophysical Survey, Land at Spilsby. -.
- <3> SLI18246 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2020. Land off Halton Road, Spilsby, An Archaeological Evaluation. PCA Site Code HRSL20.
- <4> SLI18247 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2020. Archived Report, Land off Halton Road, Spilsby, An Archaeological Evaluation. LCNCC 2020.76.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4055 6637 (159m by 181m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPILSBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 8:52AM
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