Site Event/Activity record ELI14680 - Trial Trenching, Proposed Quarry at Skillington
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9032 2389 (938m by 819m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLSTERWORTH, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Technique(s)
- Trial Trenching
Organisation
PCAS Archaeology Ltd
Date
From 18 Aug 2017 to 01 Sep 2017 (between)
Description
A scheme of trial trenching was undertaken between August and September 2017 in advance of a proposed quarry at Skillington, Colsterworth. Remains were identified of Iron Age and Roman date, representing the margins of a settlement complex. A small quantity of Anglo-Saxon material was also recorded. {1}{2}
The scheme followed an earlier geophysical survey (ELI14679) and a desk based assesment (ELI14678).
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI19090 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2017. Skillington, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation Final Report. PCAS Site Code SQLE17.
- <2> SLI19091 Archive: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2017. Skillington, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation Final Report. LCNCC 2017.147.
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Aug 14 2025 2:30PM