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An Archaeological Excavation on land east of Little Lane, Desford, Leicestershire |
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University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
This document is a fieldwork report for an archaeological excavation, carried out by University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) on land east of Little Lane, Desford, Leicestershire (SK 447797 303652) in advance of a residential dwelling and access by Mrs Kirkman (18/00976/FUL). The proposed development area comprises a former orchard, of 0.25ha, on the edge of the village 200m north-west of the historic village core. The south-west and north-east boundaries border existing residential properties. Land to the west and east of the site is predominantly pastoral farmland. A trial trench evaluation (by ULAS) had highlighted the presence of a medieval pit within the development area. Further excavation centred on the pit recorded during trial trenching revealed three further features. These consisted of a small gully containing medieval pottery, a large shallow ditch feature containing late 18th-19th century pottery and an undated pit, most likely representing a tree throw. The archive for the site will be deposited with Leicestershire County Museums with accession number X.39.2020. |
Author: |
A Clapton
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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: |
2020
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Locations: |
Site: |
Land at Little Lane |
County: |
Leicestershire |
District: |
Hinckley and Bosworth |
Parish: |
DESFORD |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 447700, 303600 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
universi1-397144 |
OBIB: |
ULAS Report 2020-095 |
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Developer Report, A4 colour pdf
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Created Date: |
29 Oct 2021 |