Monument record MLI70182 - ROMAN POTTERY and ditches, CORNHILL, LINCOLN
Summary
ROMAN POTTERY and ditches, CORNHILL, LINCOLN
Type and Period (3)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70182
ROMAN (AND MEDIEVAL) POTTERY WAS RECOVERED FROM THE LOWER LEVELS OF TWO TRIAL PITS DUG DURING A WATCHING BRIEF AT THE HALIFAX BUILDING SOCIETY. {1}{2}
A watching brief was undertaken at SK 97584 71039 and a Roman ditch and two refuse pits were recorded. Pottery dating from mid 2nd century too early 3rd century was recovered from the ditch. A mid to late 4th century sherd was recovered from one of the pits. The pottery contains a large range of greyware and suggests that the occupation area here was of a relatively high status. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI5157 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1994. Halifax Building Society: Archaeological Recording of Trial Holes. CHA93.
- <2> SLI1536 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1994. Halifax Building Society: Archaeological Recording of Trial Holes. LCNCC 71.93.
- <3> SLI8028 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2002. Exchange Arcade, Lincoln. ON6 H.
- <4> SLI8029 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2002. Exchange Arcade, Lincoln. LCNCC:2002.422.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9753 7102 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PARK, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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