Community Archaeology Dig
In 2014 HOSM Local History Society invited PastSearch to undertake a Community Archaeology Dig around, digging 1m x 1m test pits around the village, the results can be found at on their webpage
Archaeology
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2. Bronze Age
Bronze Age (c.2000BC – 800BC) With the production of bronze, tools weapons and vessels could be made. Artefacts of the Bronze Age period found in Holme-on-Spalding Moor parish include pottery, and an axe head (found during ploughing in 1925). Although this new material was being used, stone tools of this period have also been found. …
1. Stone Age
Stone Age (Pre 10,000BC – c.2000BC) The Stone Age is divided into three sub periods: Paleolithic (Pre 10,000BC) Mesolithic (c. 10,000BC – c.5000BC) Neolothic (c.5000BC – c. 2000BC) Flint tools from the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods in particular have been found in the parish. Further details about the Stone Age in Holme-on-Spalding Moor Parish can …
3. Iron Age
Iron Age (800BC – 43AD) Within the parish of Holme-on-Spalding Moor the Iron Age period is represented with evidence of industry (iron production), settlement (round-houses) and transport (boat). Map of Wetlands, provided by K Adams (PastSearch Archaeology) At this time the rivers Humber and Ouse were still tidal and, and the river Foulness, which meandered …
Aerial Photography
Google Earth 2019 Particularly since the late 1940’s, aerial photographs have assisted in locating and identifying archaeological features throughout the UK. There are a number of recorded sites within the parish of Holme-on-Spalding Moor. New discoveries continue to be made as local photographers take to the skies. Aerial photographs for Holme-on Spalding Moor may be …