Monument record MLI87738 - Post-medieval drainage ditches on land at Bennington Fen, Long Bennington
Summary
Post-medieval drainage ditches on land at Bennington Fen, Long Bennington
Type and Period (2)
- DITCH (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1920 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD? to 1920 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 36600
An archaeological watching brief and excavation along the route of the Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline recorded two ditches on a north-north-west to south-south-east alignment. These appeared to be drainage ditches as marked on the 1919 Ordnance Survey Map. Excavation of the ditches produced no finds.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10133 Report: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. SSP01.
- <2> SLI10134 Archive: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. LCNCC 252.99.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8133 4723 (256m by 61m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG BENNINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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