Monument record MLI80922 - Early Saxon Pottery, London Road, Grantham
Summary
Redeposited sherds of early Saxon pottery, found on land at London Road, Grantham.
Type and Period (1)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 600 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Several redeposited sherds of early Saxon pottery were recovered in June 1991, during the excavation of a part of a medieval cemetery site on land at London Road. The pottery dated to the 5th and 6th centuries, and was thought to indicate an earlier phase of activity in this part of Grantham, prior to the establishment of the medieval hospital in this vicinity. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI16937 Report: Heritage Lincolnshire. 1991. London Road, Grantham. HL site code: GLR91.
- <2> SLI16938 Archive: Heritage Lincolnshire. 1991. London Road, Grantham. LCNCC 1994.83.
- <3> SLI6117 Article in Serial: Dale Trimble, Sue Unsworth and Tony Hurley. 1991. 'Excavation of a Medieval Hospital Cemetery in Grantham' in Lincolnshire Past and Present. no.5, pp.10-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9175 3515 (1m by 0m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 2 2021 10:56AM
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