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An Archaeological Field Evaluation at Lockington Quarry Extension Phases 6 and 8, Lockington, Leicestershire NGR SK 4820 2830 |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
A total of sixty nine 50 metre by 2.50 metre trenches were positioned across two fields ( phases 6 and 8) which showed archaeological remains in 20 of the trenches. These were identified chiefly in the form of Iron-age/ Romano-British field system ditches. Amongst the ditches were scattered post holes and other small discreet features. The ditches could well form cattle enclosures as found at Warren Lane excavations to the North (Thomas., 2011). Further to the north-east in phase 8 as the grounds drops, there is less in the way of archaeological remains but a an area quite intense with Palaeochannels. A single ditch continued from phase 6 (south field), but then it was just the occasional pit identified. Of particular interest was a pit which contained Neolithic pottery along with a large amount of worked flint dating back to the Mesolithic period. Also a linear pit containing burnt stone was located close to the meander of the old river channel (Palaeochannel) suggesting early activity in the area. This may have been burnt stone deposited into the pit from elsewhere along the river, perhaps from a burnt mound. These date from the Neolithic and various suggestions include heating the stone to a high temperature in a linear pit lined by a timber trough to heat water for cooking. Also an early form of sauna has been suggested. Tree clearance burns have also been identified further south which are indicative of Pre-historic tree clearance as also indicate the possibility of burnt mounds in the locality. Overall the indications are a site dating from the Neolithic through Romano-British period. |
Author: |
J Patrick
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Lockington Quarry extension phases 6 and 8 |
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Leicestershire |
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North West Leicestershire |
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KEGWORTH |
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England |
Grid Reference: 448490, 328640 (Easting, Northing)
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universi1-243631 |
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ULAS Report 2016-027 |
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18 Aug 2017 |