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Land off Banovallum Gardens, Cowling Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire: Archaeological Strip, Map and Record |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology (Lincoln) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The site lies on the western edge of a larger development at Banovallum Gardens, the archaeological potential of which was investigated in phases during the 1990s. The disperse range of features indicated activity on the outer edge of the Roman and medieval town. Roman Horncastle was a thriving town with occupation probably beginning in the late Iron Age and continuing throughout the Roman period. The early Roman town appears to have been concentrated to the south, with a walled enclosure being constructed in the 3rd century AD. The development site lies within the extra mural zone surrounding the walled settlement. Prior research suggested that the site was part of a cremation cemetery which lay outside the town walls, since more than 20 cremation burials were encountered during the excavations for Horncastle Workhouse less than 20m southwest of the site. However, no burials were uncovered, and the few features which were encountered were 20th century in date. |
Author: |
R Mandeville
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Publisher: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Other Person/Org: |
Lincolnshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Locations: |
District: |
East Lindsey |
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HORNCASTLE |
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Lincolnshire |
Site: |
Land off Banovallum Gardens, Cowling Close |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 526480, 369350 (Easting, Northing)
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preconst3-225266 |
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |