Monument record MLI92136 - Late Mesolithic to early Neolithic activity, West Deeping
Summary
Late Mesolithic to early Neolithic activity, West Deeping
Type and Period (1)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic - 7000 BC to 3401 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 37126
A watching brief was undertaken by Pre-Construct Archaeology between September and December 2002 on Phase 1A of works at Rectory Farm, West Deeping. A regionally important Neolithic habitation area was revealed and within this, late Mesolithic to early Neolithic activity was identified on the site. At least 30 decorated and undecorated Carinated Bowls, 77 late Mesolithic to early Neolithic worked flints and a large quantity of early Neolithic flints were found. The lithic implements included end/extended, side and end, horseshoe and disc scrapers, serrated blades, a piercer/scraper, a fabricator and retouched flakes. A polished stone axe, polished stone axe flakes, a saddle quern and animal remains were also found. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12263 Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2006. Archaeological Assessment Report on a Watching Brief on Phase 1A Works at Rectory Farm, West Deeping. RFWD02.
- <2> SLI12264 Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2006. Archaeological Assessment Report on a Watching Brief on Phase 1A Works at Rectory Farm, West Deeping. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 11410 10563 (190m by 190m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST DEEPING, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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