Monument record MLI85274 - Possible medieval ditch or pit, Greestone Centre, Lincoln
Summary
Possible medieval ditch or pit, Greestone Centre, Lincoln
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1399 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70334
A watching brief was undertaken on land at Greestone Centre. The watching brief monitored the foundation trenches for a new studio/exhibition pavilion. The trenches identified a very large cut, possibly a substantial pit or ditch. The cut extended below the base and beyond the southern end of the trench, and so its width and depth were not determined. The single fill produced two sherds of Lincoln glazed ware dating to the 13th to 14th century. Since the fill was deposited no earlier than the 13th century, it seems unlikely that the large cut can be associated with the Roman Town Wall defences (PRN 70134). However, the possibility cannot be entirely ruled out, as the base of the feature was not reached, and it is not impossible that the fill producing the 13th century pot represents a final backfilling of a much earlier feature. {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI8918 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. August 2003. Greestone Centre, Lincoln; Archaeological Watching Brief Report. GCUL03.
- <2> SLI8919 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. August 2003. Greestone Centre, Lincoln; Archaeological Watching Brief Report. LCNCC 2003.278.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97849 71621 (10m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MINSTER, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2021 2:26PM
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