Source/Archive record (Report) SLI15651 - Land off Mere Road, Branston

Title Land off Mere Road, Branston
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2015
HER Report no. 5810
Archaeological Project Services 53/15

Abstract/Summary

Report on a programme of systematic metal detecting, conducted to inform proposed residential development on land off Mere Road, Branston. Abundant remains of a Second World War Lancaster bomber, known to have crashed on the site in 1942, were identified, including many fragments of aluminium fuselage, copper alloy components and pieces of bullet cartridges. A small assemblage of medieval to early post-medieval artefacts were also recovered, including pieces from a cauldron, a belt fitting and two buckles.

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Referenced Monuments (2)

  • Avro Lancaster Aircraft Crash Site, Sleaford Road, Branston (Monument)
  • Medieval to Early Post-Medieval Artefact Scatter, Mere Road, Branston (Monument)

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