Thomas, J. (2014). An Archaeological Excavation at 16-26 Oxford Street, 28 Newarke Street and Allen House, Castle Ward, Leicester.. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1038097. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	An Archaeological Excavation at 16-26 Oxford Street, 28 Newarke Street and Allen House, Castle Ward, Leicester.
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1038097
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	Archaeological excavation revealed a well-preserved sequence of deposits reflecting prehistoric, Roman and medieval occupation. Prehistoric evidence was reflected by struck flints, but also included sherds of Neolithic pottery. Early Roman activity included evidence of domestic occupation, including a pit and post holes, with a complex of boundary gullies. In the 2nd-3rd century a boundary ditch was created towards the eastern side of the development area. By the 4th century an area of the site nearest to Newarke Street had become part of the southern cemetery of the Roman town. Eleven burials were revealed were interpreted as being of Christian belief. The burials from this site were very different. Many contained grave goods, including hairpins, dress items and finger rings, while others faced west, were decapitated or were buried in a prone position. Medieval activity was reflected by a spread of large pits, suggesting backyard activity. The pit fills contained domestic assemblages with some evidence for metalworking. An oven or kiln base was also associated with this phase. During the 17th/18th century the area was occupied by the towns Civil War defensive earthworks and a massive ditch running along Newarke Street was revealed. Following the disuse and infilling of this ditch a building was constructed alongside Newarke Street, making use of re-sued materials, some of which may have derived from a demolished medieval building. The new structure probably relates to the early re-occupation of the south suburb following the Civil War. The excavation has proved particularly important in highlighting the prospect of recovering complex and well preserved archaeological information from areas within the southern suburb of Roman and medieval Leicester
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	J Thomas
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) Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2014
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: 16-26 Oxford Street, 28 Newarke Street County: Leicestershire District: Leicester Parish: LEICESTER Country: England Grid Reference: 458511, 304103 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) FLINT (Find) ROMAN (Historic England Periods) HUMAN BURIAL (Find) MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) PITS AND POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL REMAINS (Find) NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England) ROMAN (Historic England Periods) ROMAN LAYERS AND SURFACES (Find) TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
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