Monument record MLI97267 - Anglo Saxon/early medieval occupation, High Street, Bassingham
Summary
During a watching brief, a ditch, post holes and a linear feature were found to contain mid 5th to 9th century pottery, suggesting Anglo-Saxon occupation of the site.
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 850 AD)
- POST HOLE (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 850 AD)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 410 AD to 850 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A watching brief was undertaken on land at Grange Farm, High Street, Bassingham. An L-shaped ditch found in Trench 1, seven post holes from Trench 5 and a linear feature from Trench 6 all contained mid 5th to 9th century pottery, suggesting Anglo-Saxon occupation of the site. Fragments of Anglo Saxon pottery were also found in unstratified deposits. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12382 Report: Lincs Archaeo-tech. 2006. Watching Brief on Land at Grange Farm, High Street, Bassingham. GFB05.
- <2> SLI12383 Archive: Lincs Archaeo-tech. 2006. Watching Brief on Land at Grange Farm, High Street, Bassingham. LCNCC: 2005.206.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 91047 60013 (57m by 57m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BASSINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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