Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT5533 - An archaeological field excavation on land off Beck Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Title |
An archaeological field excavation on land off Beck Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire |
Author/Originator |
J. Patrick |
Date/Year |
2022 |
Abstract/Summary
The development area consists of four arable fields west of Beck Lane, just north of the village of Skegby in Nottinghamshire. Geophysical survey had recorded extensive anomalies across the area, but follow-up trial trenching by Oxford Archaeology in March 2021 demonstrated that many of these were probably of periglacial origin or were not visible as identifiable features.
The trenching did confirm the presence of three probable Bronze Age ring ditches identified by the geophysical survey. The northernmost ring ditch produced a sherd of Early Bronze Age pottery, and two un-urned cremation burials. The two ring ditches to the south produced no dating evidence
The excavation confirmed the existence of ring ditches, cremations, and other discrete features. Whilst the trenching had suggested the southern area contained a possible square barrow and ring ditch, soil stripping revealed a C-shaped ditch with associated cremation burials along with a hengiform type monument.
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Description
Appendices: Early Bronze Age Pottery; Flint from cremation burial samples; Osteological Analysis; The Charred Plant Remains; Charcoal from cremation samples; Radiocarbon Dating and Modelling.
Trial trenching and geophysical results included in report.
Location
Referenced Events (1)
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ENT4854
Excavation at land off Beck Lane, Sutton in Ashfield
Record last edited
Feb 12 2024 12:06PM