Source/Archive record (Archive) SLI18947 - Land to the North of Gonerby Lane, Gonerby Moor, Great Gonerby: Archaeological Mitigation

Title Land to the North of Gonerby Lane, Gonerby Moor, Great Gonerby: Archaeological Mitigation
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Date/Year 2016

Abstract/Summary

Archive for an archaeological excavation conducted on land to the north of Gonerby Lane, Gonerby Moor, prior to the proposed construction of a new solar farm. This followed previous geophysical survey (ELI14606) and trial trenching (ELI14644) on the same site, which established the presence of a Roman settlement. Two discrete areas were excavated. Evidence of demolished limestone buildings was encountered in the southern area, including possible construction trenches and the remains of limestone footings. Waste pits to the east of the structural remains, revealed in both excavation areas, contained spelt and bread wheat seeds as well as barley, cabbage and vetch (pea) seeds in quantities commensurate with domestic food production. Small quantities of iron slag suggest metalworking in the vicinity. The pottery recovered is typical of a rural settlement of 2nd to 3rd century AD date, with only a few imported wares present.

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Location

City and County Museum LCNCC: 2015.140

Referenced Monuments (1)

  • Possible Roman settlement on land north of Gonerby Lane, Gonerby Moor (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Excavation on land north of Gonerby Lane, Gonerby Moor

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Jul 21 2025 11:51AM

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