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An archaeological field evaluation at 'The Breaches', Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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An archaeological evaluation by trial trenching was undertaken by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) in the field known as 'The Breaches', Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar (SK 58374 17285), in advance of the proposed re-development of the arable land for new housing. The area is known to be very rich in archaeological remains and the line of a Roman Road (The Saltway) is said to pass through the field from north-east to south-west. The area around Barrow is well known for lime production, which may have been carried out from Roman times into the 20th century. Nearby excavations, in Barrow, have revealed a number of kilns from many periods; from simple 'clamp' kilns dated to the early post-medieval period to larger and more sophisticated kilns from the 19th and early 20th century. Cartographic evidence from the late 19th and early 20th centuries also showed limestone quarry and production continuing into these periods. A geophysical survey undertaken on the site prior to the evaluation had located many kiln features, along with anomalies associated with quarrying and a possible rectilinear enclosure. The 26 trial trenches were placed across these anomalies and nearly all the features shown on the previous survey were identified as either 'clamp' or linear kilns or debris associated with kiln material. The evaluation also revealed that much of the field had been previously quarried for limestone and therefore any earlier archaeological remains may have been destroyed. Three kilns were excavated and recorded but no dating evidence was recovered. Further work in the area may yield material that can be closely dated. An archive of the site will be deposited with Leicestershire Museums with accession number X.A178.2013. |
Author: |
Leon Hunt
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Publisher: |
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: |
2013
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The Breaches |
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Leicestershire |
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Charnwood |
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BARROW UPON SOAR |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 458360, 317240 (Easting, Northing)
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universi1-199354 |
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ULAS Report No. 2013-200 |
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01 Feb 2018 |