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Description: | The first phase of trial trenching located a number of largely undated linear features in Fields 2 and 4, some of which may have an early origin. Of particular interest in Field 2 was the sizeable ditch located in trenches 14, 15, 13, 16 and 21. This feature follows a uniform contour towards the base of the slope towards the floodplain across the small copse separating Fields 2 and 4. It is almost certain that the ditch defines the edge of marshy ground and probably served a drainage function. The possible track in Fields 2 and 4 could date from the later prehistoric period. It is also possible that most of the features recorded during trial trenching originated during the post medieval period to serve either a land division or drainage function. {1}{2}
Further trial trenching (Phase II) in Fields 1 and 3 revealed more linear features which include a continuation of probable drainage ditches. Further ditches, interpreted as nineteenth century land division and boundaries were identified during a subsequent watching brief at the new health, leisure and racquet club. {3}{4}{5} | Subjects: | General Archaeology | Temporal: | 4000BC - 42BC | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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