Monument record MLI81848 - Three Roman or earlier structures, Brauncewell Quarry
Summary
Three Roman or earlier structures, Brauncewell Quarry
Type and Period (7)
- STRUCTURE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- POST HOLE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- WEAVING SHED (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- STOREHOUSE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- FARMSTEAD ? (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- HOLLOW (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- PIT (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 61822
A geophysical survey and subsequent excavation identified postholes thought to represent structures. The first structure consisted of 4 postholes forming a square, although more postholes may exist. The second structure consisted of 6 postholes forming a rectangle, although more postholes may exist. The postholes are thought to represent a four-post and an eight-post structure. Structures such as these normally represent small granaries, although equally they may be storage sheds, weaving rooms or cooking shelters. These are generally found at the periphery of settlements, often against the boundaries, and the structures here are positioned against the boundary of an enclosure (PRN 612820), with their long axes aligned with the enclosure ditches. Dating evidence was absent and phasing was difficult, however, so these structures may not be related to this enclosure.{1}{2}{3}{4}
The final structure consisted of 5 postholes and 3 short gully stretches. The curving shape of the gullies suggests that they are the north-west and north-east corners of a sub-rectangular structure circa 4.25m by 3m. Three postholes in a row run down the centre of the structure, possibly for a row of supporting timbers, perhaps for a raised floor. A fragment of Late Iron Age pottery in one of the gullies provides tentative dating. The function of the building is thought to be similar to that of the above structures.{1}{2}{3}{4}
A large hollow of unknown function appears to have truncated the postholes and gullies of the final structure. All of these features were sealed by a layer thought to date to the Late Iron Age/early Roman period from the few fragments of pottery within it. A large pit of unknown function also contained fragments of Late Iron Age pottery. Another pit was filled with possible fire waste, and had been reopened twice. Late Iron Age/early Roman pottery was recovered from the fourth and final fill. A final pit had a clay lining.{1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI6871 Report: Oxford Archaeotechnics. Oct 1996. Brauncewell Limestone Quarry. BQA96.
- <2> SLI6872 Archive: Oxford Archaeotechnics. Oct 1996. Brauncewell Limestone Quarry. LCNCC 129.96.
- <3> SLI6874 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Jan 1998. Brauncewell Limestone Quarry Extension Excavations 1997. BQ97.
- <4> SLI6875 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Jan 1998. Brauncewell Limestone Quarry Extension Excavations 1997. LCNCC 101.97.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 0326 5204 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAUNCEWELL, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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