Monument record MLI92156 - Middle to Late Neolithic activity, Rectory Farm, West Deeping
Summary
Middle to Late Neolithic activity, Rectory Farm, West Deeping
Type and Period (6)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 3400 BC to 2500 BC)
- SETTLEMENT (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2500 BC)
- HENGE (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- PIT (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
- POST HOLE (Early Neolithic to Late Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2351 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 37127
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. 79 Grooved Ware sherds, 39 Peterborough Ware vessels, eight lithic tools and animal remains mainly consisting of cattle bones was also found. {1}{2}
During a 2002 watching brief, Neolithic subcircular pits, a pennanular enclosure, a wooden rectangular structure identified from post holes and a possible hengiform monument were uncovered. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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. -.
- <3> SLI12332 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological watching brief at Rectory Farm, West Deeping: Interim Report. RFWD02/03.
- <4> SLI12333 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological watching brief at Rectory Farm, West Deeping: Interim Report. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 11511 10590 (286m by 287m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST DEEPING, 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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