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An archaeological evaluation by trial trenching for a proposed development at Newtown Linford Lane, Groby, Leicestershire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
An archaeological evaluation was carried out between 16th and 22nd January 2007 by University Of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) at Newtown Linford Lane, Groby, Leicestershire (SK 524 075) on behalf of George Wimpey.. The site is located within the medieval village core of Groby, adjacent to Groby Castle and the Old Hall. Five trial trenches were examined, of which four (trenches 1, 2a, 2b and 3) had very silty fills, perhaps indicative of fish ponds or possibly an outer castle ditch. Another trench (4) contained a spread of building rubble with the remains of granite wall foundations which probably relate to a substantial structure of medieval date, based on the presence of a sherd of Stamford ware pottery and a fragment of ridge tile. Two fragments of Roman roofing tile from this trench also indicate activity of this period in the vicinity. Finds and records will be deposited with Leicestershire Museums. |
Author: |
M Shore
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Publisher: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2007
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Locations: |
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Newtown Linford Lane, Groby |
Parish: |
GROBY |
District: |
Hinckley and Bosworth |
County: |
Leicestershire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 452400, 307500 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-32709 |
OBIB: |
2007-023 |
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Note: |
A4, 23 pages, 7 Figs., 2 plates
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |