Monument record MLI127514 - Post-Medieval Quarry Pits Identifed in Geophysical Survey and Excavation, Newtons Farm, Swinderby
Summary
A small area of quarry pits recorded during geophysical survey and dated to the post-medieval period during excavation. Immediately south of Moor Lane.
Type and Period (3)
- MINERAL PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GRAVEL PIT (Alternative Type) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- QUARRY (Alternative Type) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A small discrete area of pitting into the natural sands and gravels on the site immediately south of Moor Lane, likely for local resource extraction associated with an individual holding. After being identified in geophysical survey {1} the pits were excavated and found to be wide, but not especially deep {2}{3}. Clay pipe, glazed pottery, and brick fragments were recorded.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI18205 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology/Geophysics. 2017. Archaeological Geophysical Survey, Land at Newton Farm, Swinderby. -.
- <2> SLI18206 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2018. Land at Newtons Farm, Swinderby, North Kesteven, Archaeological Evaluation. PCAS Site Code NFSE17.
- <3> SLI18207 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2018. Archived report for Land at Newtons Farm, Swinderby, North Kesteven, Archaeological Evaluation. LCNCC 2017.158.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8758 6316 (52m by 52m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWINDERBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2025 10:49AM
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