Element record MNT27613 - PIT FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT
Summary
Pit discovered during trial trenching at land around Kelham Hall. Dated to 12th c. by pottery and CBM.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 77316 55542 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK75NE |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Kelham, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The environmental sample from this pit showed cereal counts significantly higher than an expected background scatter. This material is characteristic of domestic occupation, of a likely medieval date and is likely the result of the deposition of spoiled or waste grain. (1)
<1> A. Lane, 2020, Land at Kelham Hall, Main Road, Kelham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5QX: Archaeological Evaluation Report, P. 65 (Unpublished document). SNT5258.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT5258 Unpublished document: A. Lane. 2020. Land at Kelham Hall, Main Road, Kelham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5QX: Archaeological Evaluation Report. P. 65.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Part of: SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM (Monument) (MNT27612)
- Related to: DITCH FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM HALL (Element) (MNT27618)
- Related to: PIT FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM HALL (Element) (MNT27614)
- Related to: PIT FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM HALL (Element) (MNT27616)
- Related to: PIT FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM HALL (Element) (MNT27617)
- Related to: PIT OR POST HOLE FROM SAXON SETTLEMENT AT KELHAM HALL (Element) (MNT27615)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2021 11:14AM
