Monument record MLI82567 - Saxo-Norman to Medieval pit and artefact scatter, High Street Bicker.
Summary
Saxo-Norman to Medieval pit and artefact scatter, High Street Bicker.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 13599
Trial trenching activity on the site revealed a rubbish pit and pottery sherds dating from the 10th - 16th centuries, the pottery though is thought to have been deposited here through cultivation rather than occupation. Fired clay which is thought to be briquetage was also recovered indicating saltmaking in the vicinity, although the lack of burning evidence makes saltworking in situ unlikely.{1}{2}
A watching brief was undertaken during groundworks at High Street, Bicker prior to development. A medieval ditch and two pits were uncovered, together with 36 sherds of 12th to 16th century pottery. {3} {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI7404 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to side and rea of the High Street, Bicker.. BHHS01.
- <2> SLI7405 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to side and rear of the High Street, Bicker.. LCNCC:2001.294.
- <3> SLI10050 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Mar 2005. Watching brief at High Street, Bicker. BIHS03.
- <4> SLI10051 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Mar 2005. Watching brief at High Street, Bicker. LCNCC 2003.100.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2248 3769 (79m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BICKER, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: High Street, Bicker (ELI5975)
- Event - Intervention: Land to the rear and side of the High Street (ELI2762)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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