Monument record MLI92325 - Medieval activity, Chapel Lane, Lincoln
Summary
Two cist burials, probably dating from the 10th to 12th century, were revealed during trial trenching. The walls of a building, pits and late 10th to mid 16th century finds were also uncovered.
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PRN 70630
Trial trenching at Chapel Lane in August 2008 revealed evidence of medieval activity in the vicinity. Two east to west orientated cist burials, probably dating from the 10th to 12th century, were uncovered but left in situ. The robbed walls of a building, possibly part of the north transept and nave of St Clement's Church, and pits were also revealed. Finds include a small pottery assemblage dating from the late 10th to mid 16th century and three fragments of ceramic building material. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12299 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation at Wickham Gardens, Chapel Lane, Lincoln. LWGE08.
- <2> SLI12300 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation at Wickham Gardens, Chapel Lane, Lincoln. LCNCC: 2008.54.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97486 72102 (60m by 59m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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