Thomas, J. (2010). An Archaeological Excavation on land at 52, Grange Lane, Castle Ward, Leicester. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1038646. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 An Archaeological Excavation on land at 52, Grange Lane, Castle Ward, Leicester
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Series:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Archaeological excavation at 52, Grange Lane, Leicester revealed a well-preserved sequence of deposits reflecting prehistoric, Roman and medieval occupation. Prehistoric evidence consisted of a small assemblage of struck flints, including two arrowheads. An undated ditch may also represent contemporary activity on the site. Early Roman activity included an unusual sunken-featured building and a scatter of cremation burials. A scatter of other truncated features reflected more widespread early Roman activity, the nature of which was difficult to characterise. During the 2nd century a stretch of the Roman Tripontium Road, was represented by a laid cobble surface defined on the east by a roadside ditch. A large well was also in use during this period and a third century timber building was also erected adjacent to the road. By the 3rd-4th century the road appears to have gone out of use and a substantial clay platform covered the road, upon which an enclosure was sited. A large deposit of bone from the enclosure ditch suggests nearby butchery activities. Further specialisation was reflected by the presence of a corn-drier, and a collection of slags indicate metalworking was also taking place in the vicinity of the site. Medieval activity was reflected by a large recut ditch on the western edge of the site, perhaps demarcating domestic plots and the southern fields of Leicester. A linear arrangement of pits suggested backyard activity relating to plots fronting Oxford Street. One cess-pit contained important waterlogged remains including a large amount of fruit pips and seeds. An oven or kiln base may indicate specialised brewing on the site. Other activities reflected in the finds assemblage included horn-working, ironworking and needlecraft.
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Author:		 J Thomas
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Publisher:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2010
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Site: 52 Grange Lane
County: Leicestershire
District: Leicester
Parish: LEICESTER
Country: England
Grid Reference: 458600, 303800 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
LATE NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) ARROWHEAD (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BONE FITTING (Find)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) CREMATION (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) DRESS PIN (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) HAIR PIN (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) QUERN (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CESS PIT (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) CORN DRYING OVEN (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) OVEN (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SETTLEMENT (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) SETTLEMENT (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) GRUBENHAUS (Monument Type England)
ROMAN (Historic England Periods) WELL (Monument Type England)
CESS PIT (Monument Type England)
CORN DRYING OVEN (Monument Type England)
EXCAVATION (Event)
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OASIS Id: universi1-124868
OBIB: ULAS Report No 2010-226
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018