Monument record MLI127317 - Shallow Pit Containing Late Saxon Pottery, 62 School Lane, Silk Willoughby

Summary

A shallow pit excavated during trial trenching at 62 School Lane, Silk Willoughby. The purpose of the feature is uncertain but a sherd of Late Saxon pottery was recorded in the fill.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 1065 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A shallow, sub-rectangular pit, 2x1.9m wide where exposed within a trial trench, and 0.15m deep with a flat base. The fill contained a sherd of 10th to 11th century Late Saxon wheel thrown pottery. The purpose of the pit was uncertain, and it was completely sealed by the subsoil.{1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation at Land at 62 School Lane, Silk Willoughby. APS Site Code SWSL20.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2022. Archaeological Evaluation at Land at 62 School Lane, Silk Willoughby. LCNCC 2021.74.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0521 4298 (0m by 1m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish SILK WILLOUGHBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2024 11:02AM

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