Site Event/Activity record ENT3790 - Excavation, Phases 9 and 10, East Leake Quarry
Location
| Location | East Leake Quarry, East Leake, Nottinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 55749 25099 (point) |
| Map sheet | SK52NE |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | East Leake, Rushcliffe |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Lindsey Archaeological Services
Date
From: 01 Dec 2004
To: 31 Dec 2004
Description
The purpose of the stage 1 excavations was to record features in the W part of phase 9. This comprised excavation of sections through the pits and ditches identified during the watching brief. Topsoil stripping In the E part of phase 9 revealed a number of features... the purpose of the stage 2 excavation was to record these features in more detail. Three areas were selected for excavation. Area 1, c.27 x 19m was cleaned. Area 3 was not hand cleaned but cross-sections were dug through ditches which appeared to be prehistoric.
Recorded significant Iron Age activity.
Grid ref centred, between Areas 1 and 2.
See E9389 for topsoil stripping.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Record last edited
Jul 22 2026 5:20PM