Monument record MLI83962 - Medieval occupation, Anchor Street, Lincoln
Summary
Medieval occupation (including a possible stone building) on land at Anchor Street, Lincoln
Type and Period (4)
- BUILDING (Medieval - 1201 AD to 1499 AD)
- PIT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- POST HOLE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1100 AD to 1550 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 70316
During a watching brief on geotechnical pits in 2002, medieval pottery was recovered from what were thought to be the fills of features, probably pits. {1}{2}
Trial trenching at Anchor Street revealed evidence of widespread dumping across the entire site, possibly to reclaim land along the edge of the River Witham. Some evidence of medieval occupation was recorded in the form of the corner of a late medieval stone dwelling and a possible internal stone floor. Post holes and refuse pits have also been recorded. From the assemblage of pottery recovered from the site, five vessels have been identified as wasters, dating to the 13th or fourteenth century which supports the theory that the area has a history for continued pottery production. {3}{4}
A watching brief was undertaken during geotechnical investigations on land at Anchor Street, Lincoln. The watching brief recovered pottery dating to between the 11th and early 16th century, and roof tile dating to between the mid 12th to 16th century. The watching brief corroborated the findings made during earlier archaeological and geotechnical investigations, with proof of Medieval deposits being found throughout the area. {5} {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI8549 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Feb 2003. Geotechnical survey at the former Anchor Street Works, Anchor Street, Lincoln. ANS02.
- <2> SLI8550 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Feb 2003. Geotechnical survey at the former Anchor Street Works, Anchor Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2002.469.
- <3> SLI9143 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2003. The Former Anchor Street Works, Anchor Street, Lincoln. ANS03.
- <4> SLI9144 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 2003. The Former Anchor Street Works, Anchor Street, Lincoln. LCNCC: 2002.468.
- <5> SLI10093 Report: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. Feb 2005. Archaeological Watching Brief in Conjunction with Geotechnical Investigations, Anchor Street, Lincoln. ANSC04.
- <6> SLI10094 Archive: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. Feb 2005. Archaeological Watching Brief in Conjunction with Geotechnical Investigations, Anchor Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2004.234.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9719 7060 (79m by 79m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOULTHAM, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
- Event - Intervention: The Former Anchor Street Works, Anchor Street, Lincoln (ELI4538)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief during geotechnical investigations, Anchor Street, Lincoln (ELI3933)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief during geotechnical investigations, Anchor Street, Lincoln (ELI6029)
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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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