Monument record MLI86738 - Post-medieval horse burial on land at Newton on Trent Primary School, Newton on Trent
Summary
Post-medieval horse burial on land at Newton on Trent Primary School, Newton on Trent
Type and Period (1)
- ANIMAL BURIAL (Post Medieval - 1650 AD to 1699 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 54987
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for two new classrooms at Newton on Trent Primary School, Newton on Trent. For the most part, the foundation trenches of the new buildings were devoid of archaeological deposits. However, a single burial of an adult horse was exposed, dated to the late 17th century by clay tobacco pipe bowl within the grave fill. {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9616 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Oct 2002. Archaeological Watching Brief at Newton on Trent Primary School, High Street, Newton on Trent. NOTS02.
- <2> SLI9617 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Oct 2002. Archaeological Watching Brief at Newton on Trent Primary School, High Street, Newton on Trent. LCNCC 2002.344.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 83238 74388 (10m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON ON TRENT, WEST LINDSEY, 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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