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An Archaeological Evaluation at Shires West, Plot 11, Free School Lane, Leicester |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series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: |
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) carried out an archaeological evaluation by trial trenching on the plot of land previously owned by the Norman and Underwood company at Freeschool Lane, Leicester (SK 584 047) The work was undertaken as part of an archaeological impact assessment for the proposed Shires West development, on behalf of Shires GP Ltd between the 1st August 2005 and 1st September 2005. The evaluation identified the presence of significant archaeological deposits, comprising of both Roman and medieval building remains stretching back from the Highcross Street and Freeschool Lane frontages. Evidence was also revealed for a north-south Roman road, along with upstanding Roman masonry and associated surfaces in the centre of insula 17. The archive is to be deposited with Leicester City Museums Service with accession number A8.2005. |
Author: |
Gavin Speed
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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: |
2005
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Shires West, Plot 11, Freeschool Lane |
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LEICESTER |
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Leicester |
County: |
Leicestershire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 458400, 304700 (Easting, Northing)
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universi1-86810 |
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2005-130 |
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1 A4 report comprised of 36 pages and 19 figures.
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Created Date: |
23 Nov 2016 |