Monument record MLI83231 - Middle Saxon activity, Mill Close

Summary

Middle Saxon activity, Mill Close

Type and Period (2)

  • (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 601 AD to 799 AD)
  • (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 601 AD to 799 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

PRN 35721 During a watching brief a middle Saxon pit containing pottery and animal bone was recorded. Two post holes were also recorded although undated it is likely that they are also of 6th-8th century in date. A pin beater was recovered from the site and this could signify probable textile production here at this time. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Mill Close, Grantham. GMC02.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Mill Close, Grantham. LCNCC:2002.240.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 9217 3722 (58m by 58m)
Civil Parish GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Related Events/Activities (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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