Monument record MLI89340 - Post medieval quarry pit, Branston and Mere
Summary
Post medieval quarry pit, Branston and Mere
Type and Period (1)
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 64190
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during trenching for a replacement water main in Bracebridge Heath. Part of a backfilled pit was found beside the south-eastern corner of Bracebridge Heath parish, and this was interpreted as a limestone quarry for road maintenance. A lump of post medieval brick was present at the interface between the topsoil and the pit fill.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI11024 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Sep 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief, Bracebridge Heath Water Mains. BHWM06.
- <2> SLI11025 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Sep 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief, Bracebridge Heath Water Mains. LCNCC 2006.113.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 99830 66030 (40m by 40m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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