Monument record MLI86754 - Medieval watercourse on land at Branston Island, Branston and Mere
Summary
Medieval watercourse on land at Branston Island, Branston and Mere
Type and Period (2)
- WATERCOURSE (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
- FISH TRAP ? (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 63506
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 north-east to south-west aligned watercourse (or palaeochannel). The recovery of artefacts from near the base of the feature suggests that this channel was an active component of the main river system during the medieval period. However, at only 11m wide it is not likely to have been the main channel. The presence of a net sinker and worked wood implies that fishing activities were occurring nearby. {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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 10355 70890 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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