Monument record MLI86751 - Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age pit on land at Branston Island, Branston and Mere
Summary
Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age pit on land at Branston Island, Branston and Mere
Type and Period (1)
- PIT (Middle Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 3000 BC to 1501 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 63504
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the excavation of a new soke dyke on land at Branston Island, Branston and Mere. The watching brief identified a number of archaeological deposits and structures, including a pit dating to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Although no finds were retrieved from the pit, it was sealed by a deposit of peat which was radiocarbon dated to 1920-1410 Cal BC (2 Sigma) {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9622 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Dec 2002. Report on a Programme of Archaeological Fieldwork Undertaken on Branston Island, Branston. BILD01.
- <2> SLI9623 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Dec 2002. Report on a Programme of Archaeological Fieldwork Undertaken on Branston Island, Branston. LCNCC 2001.183.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 10300 70990 (30m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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