Monument record MLI98664 - Late 10th to 11th century activity, Eastern Courtyard, Lincoln Castle
Summary
Late 10th to 11th century activity, Eastern Courtyard, Lincoln Castle
Type and Period (2)
- ROBBER TRENCH (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 1000 AD? to 1099 AD?)
- PIT (Early Medieval/Dark Age - 850 AD? to 1000 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During evaluation in the Eastern Courtyard, Lincoln Castle in 2011, pit digging activity was identified. Lincoln Shelly ware and Lincoln Kiln-type Shelly dating from the mid to late 9th century and Saxo-Norman Lincoln Sandy ware and Torksey ware dating from the mid to late 10th century was excavated which was associated with a pit or scoop cut. Two robber trenches which contained late 10th to 11th century pottery were also revealed. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI14055 Report: Field Archaeology Specialists. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation at the Eastern Courtyard, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln. SCL11.
- <2> SLI14056 Archive: Field Archaeology Specialists. 2011. Archaeological Evaluation at the Eastern Courtyard, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln. LCNCC 2011.89.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97494 71814 (30m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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