Monument record MLI127314 - Roman cremation burial, Burton by Lincoln
Summary
A Roman cremation burial on land to the east of Middle Street, Burton by Lincoln.
Type and Period (2)
- CREMATION BURIAL (Roman - 50 AD? to 200 AD?)
- CINERARY URN (Roman - 50 AD? to 200 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Roman cremation burial was encountered on land to the east of Middle Street, Burton by Lincoln, during an archaeological excavation in August-September 2019. The cremated remains, weighing 796g, were buried in a glass urn deposited in a small pit. The burial was located within a partially revealed rectangular enclosure; no other burials were encountered. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18449 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2022. Land Adjacent to Burton Cliff Cottages, Middle Street, Burton by Lincoln: Archaeological Strip, Map and Record. PAL Site Code: MSBX 20.
- <2> SLI18450 Archive: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2019. Land Adjacent to Burton Cliff Cottages, Middle Street, Burton by Lincoln: Archaeological Strip, Map and Record. LCNCC: 2019.250.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9619 7483 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 1 2024 12:51PM
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