Monument record MLI127363 - Later Medieval Levelling Deposits at The Stables Café, 9 Market Place, Horncastle
Summary
Silty clay layers containing 15th to 16th century, 14th to 15th century tile, and animal bones used for levelling over the diminished Roman town wall.
Type and Period (1)
- LAYER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Two layers of silty clay containing 14th to 16th century pottery and tile, along with domestic animal bone waste, predominantly sheep/goat. The deposits were interpreted as medieval levelling layers, covering what remained of the Roman town wall.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18533 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2012. Archaeological Monitoring at The Stables Café, 9 Market Place, Horncastle. PCAS Sitee Code HMPM12.
- <2> SLI18534 Archive: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2012. Archaeological Monitoring at The Stables Café, 9 Market Place, Horncastle. LCNCC 2012.148.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2586 6964 (3m by 5m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2024 4:29PM
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