Title: |
An Archaeological Evaluation at Land off Field Side, Mareham-le-Fen, Lincolnshire. 1998 |
Number of Pages: |
26 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
An evaluation was carried out at the proposed site of a residential development. Earlier desk-based assessment had suggested that the proposal site had lain within the core of the medieval village, between the parish church and the manor house. 13th-14th century pits and ditches relating to backplot activity had been recorded to the west. Geophysical survey of the site which had followed the desk-based assessment had identified numerous anomalies which were thought likely to have represented archaeological deposits or features. During the evaluation, a small number of later prehistoric flint artefacts were found. These artefacts were all recovered from medieval layers or post-medieval ditches, surfaces and gullies, with the exception of two flakes and an unworked flint pebble from a ditch, which represented the only feature which could be securely dated to the prehistoric period. A number of ditches, gullies and deposits dating from the 13th-14th centuries were recorded in the northern part of the site. 11th-16th century activity was recorded to the south of a footpath which crossed the site. These deposits were located at a deeper level and were better preserved than deposits to the north of the footpath, which were closer to the surface and had been disturbed by more recent agricultural activity. The deposits to the south had been sealed by post-medieval chalk surfaces, one of which had been cut by post-holes. It was not possible to determine whether the chalk surfaces represented exterior yard surfaces or the remains of interior floors, as the local vernacular tradition would not in some instances have left more substantial traces of buildings in the archaeological record. No hearths were found, nor was there a particularly large amount of domestic rubbish or waste. [AIP] |
Author: |
Catharine Mould
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Publisher: |
Birmingham Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
1998
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Subjects / Periods: |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1998
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: LAND OFF FIELD SIDE, MAREHAM-LE-FEN Study area: 1.2ha Investigation type: Evaluation District: East Lindsey Monument: Ngr: TF28056120 Parish: Mareham le Fen Postcode: PE227QA
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |