Patrick, J. (2015). An Archaeological Field Evaluation at Lockington Quarry Extension Phases 6 and 8, Lockington, Leicestershire NGR SK 4820 2830. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1042053. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	An Archaeological Field Evaluation at Lockington Quarry Extension Phases 6 and 8, Lockington, Leicestershire NGR SK 4820 2830
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1042053
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	A total of sixty nine 50 metre by 2.50 metre trenches were positioned across two fields ( phases 6 and 8) which showed archaeological remains in 20 of the trenches. These were identified chiefly in the form of Iron-age/ Romano-British field system ditches. Amongst the ditches were scattered post holes and other small discreet features. The ditches could well form cattle enclosures as found at Warren Lane excavations to the North (Thomas., 2011). Further to the north-east in phase 8 as the grounds drops, there is less in the way of archaeological remains but a an area quite intense with Palaeochannels. A single ditch continued from phase 6 (south field), but then it was just the occasional pit identified. Of particular interest was a pit which contained Neolithic pottery along with a large amount of worked flint dating back to the Mesolithic period. Also a linear pit containing burnt stone was located close to the meander of the old river channel (Palaeochannel) suggesting early activity in the area. This may have been burnt stone deposited into the pit from elsewhere along the river, perhaps from a burnt mound. These date from the Neolithic and various suggestions include heating the stone to a high temperature in a linear pit lined by a timber trough to heat water for cooking. Also an early form of sauna has been suggested. Tree clearance burns have also been identified further south which are indicative of Pre-historic tree clearance as also indicate the possibility of burnt mounds in the locality. Overall the indications are a site dating from the Neolithic through Romano-British period.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	J Patrick
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic England (OASIS Reviewer) Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2015
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Lockington Quarry extension phases 6 and 8 County: Leicestershire District: North West Leicestershire Parish: KEGWORTH Country: England Grid Reference: 448490, 328640 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) BLADE (Object England) EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) CARINATED BOWL (Object England) EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) CORE (Object England) EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) FLAKE (Object England) BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) BURNT MOUND (Monument Type England) UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) CLEARANCE (Monument Type England) IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) ENCLOSURE (Monument Type England) UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) PALAEOCHANNEL (Monument Type England) EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) PIT (Monument Type England) IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) RING GULLY (Monus) TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: universi1-243631 OBIB: ULAS Report 2016-027
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