Source/Archive record (Archive) SLI9763 - Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Poplar Farm, Grantham

Title Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Poplar Farm, Grantham
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2004

Abstract/Summary

Archive for a programme of archaeological evaluation comprising twenty three trial trenches excavated on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham prior to development. A possible Saxon grubenhaus and several Prehistoric lithic scatters were recorded. Finds recovered included two Roman or Saxon glass beads and a complete 7th century multi-handled votive cup. The presence of Medieval ridge and furrow was also noted in the northwest and east of the site.

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Description

Location

City and County Museum LCNCC: 2000.110

Referenced Monuments (8)

  • Bronze Age lithic scatter, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Monument)
  • Early Saxon settlement, Grantham (Monument)
  • Mesolithic lithic scatter, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Monument)
  • Ridge and Furrow by Denton Cottages, Grantham (Monument)
  • Ridge and Furrow, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Monument)
  • Roman or Saxon glass bead, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Find Spot)
  • Roman or Saxon glass bead, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Find Spot)
  • Undated features, Poplar Farm, Grantham (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Trial trenching on land at Poplar Farm, Grantham

Record last edited

Sep 29 2025 9:50AM

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