Monument record MLI80686 - Undated remains, Burton Waters
Summary
Undated remains, Burton Waters. These include ditches which may be part of a post medieval land drainage/division system, and a possible prehistoric trackway.
Type and Period (5)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Unknown date)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Later Prehistoric - 4000 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The first phase of trial trenching located a number of largely undated linear features in Fields 2 and 4, some of which may have an early origin. Of particular interest in Field 2 was the sizeable ditch located in trenches 14, 15, 13, 16 and 21. This feature follows a uniform contour towards the base of the slope towards the floodplain across the small copse separating Fields 2 and 4. It is almost certain that the ditch defines the edge of marshy ground and probably served a drainage function. The possible track in Fields 2 and 4 could date from the later prehistoric period. It is also possible that most of the features recorded during trial trenching originated during the post medieval period to serve either a land division or drainage function. {1}{2}
Further trial trenching (Phase II) in Fields 1 and 3 revealed more linear features which include a continuation of probable drainage ditches. Further ditches, interpreted as nineteenth century land division and boundaries were identified during a subsequent watching brief at the new health, leisure and racquet club. {3}{4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI5802 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Jan 1999. Burton Waters Development, Phase I Evaluation. BWM98.
- <2> SLI5803 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1998. Burton Waters Development Phases I and II evaluation. LCNCC 222.98.
- <3> SLI5804 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Jun 1999. Burton Waters Development, Phase II, Archaeological Evaluation. BWM98.
- <4> SLI5778 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1999. New Health, Leisure and Racquets Club, Burton Waters. BWMB99.
- <5> SLI5779 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1999. New Health, Leisure and Racquets Club, Burton Waters. LCNCC 140.99.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9372 7346 (455m by 340m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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