Heritage group meeting to hear of the origins of Sleaford

It will be held at the National Centre for Craft and Design (studio 3, third floor), Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, at 6.45pm-7pm start.

The group has had a very busy year carrying out post-excavation processing of the finds and records made during its archaeological dig at Old Place in 2015, funded by the Heritage Lottery.

The dig revealed the stone walls of a building pre-dating the Old Place manor house belonging to Lord Hussey, who was executed in 1537. The base of a medieval dovecote was also discovered, plus a large quantity of pottery, including a rare Roman alphabet pot.

Dr Pawley’s talk will examine Sleaford’s relationship to the River Slea and the neighbouring settlements of Old Sleaford, Quarrington and Holdingham.

Non-members are welcome. Email: [email protected] for details