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An archaeological field evaluation at Measham Road, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
An archaeological field evaluation by trial trenching was carried out by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) on land at Measham Road, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire (SK 3167 1013). The work was in advance of the proposed development of the site for new housing. Faint earthworks could be traced during the walkover, and these were surveyed. These had a clear east-west and north-south pattern. Five trenches were initially excavated, followed by two extra trenches to further examine the frontage where a possible house platform was identified. Linear features were identified in the five initial trenches across the site area, with comparable orientation to the earthworks. These consisted of probable plot boundaries running east-west, and more ephemeral features potentially of agricultural origin mainly running north-south. Pottery of Roman, probable Saxon, and medieval date was recovered from the features. The extra frontage trenches identified only a further probable plough furrow, with no evidence of occupation or structural activity. |
Author: |
Wayne Jarvis
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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: |
2014
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Measham Road, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire |
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Leicestershire |
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North West Leicestershire |
Parish: |
APPLEBY MAGNA |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 431670, 310130 (Easting, Northing)
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universi1-213138 |
OBIB: |
ULAS Report No. 2014-120 |
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Grey lit A4 report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |