Allen Archaeology Ltd

14/06/2026

02/05/2026

It has been a pleasure working with the White Hart Hotel Lincoln on this scheme and in the coming year ahead! 😃

This weekend it is the Festival of History here in Lincoln. It’s a chance to explore the city from a new perspective as the history of it is brought to life like never before. This celebration of history and heritage will transport you to pivotal moments in Lincoln‘s past, including historic re-enactments, authentic experiences and themed events which will take place across the Bank Holiday Weekend and here at the White Hart we are very much part of the history of Lincoln.

Archaeologists have been busy excavating the site on which the hotel is built to eventually create an 11 meter vitality pool which will form the centrepiece of our new spa complex. The first stage of excavation has recently been completed and some fascinating discoveries have been made.

The hotel is situated within the heart of the original Roman city and Medieval settlement and initial research showed that there has been an inn on the site for probably more than 600 years, expanding in size overtime to include stables built in around 1710.

Beneath the cobbled surface of the stable block the stone foundations of the late medieval buildings have been revealed. What these buildings were used for is currently uncertain but it is possible they were badly damaged during the 1640’s Civil War Siege of Lincoln, leading to clearance of the site for stables.

In the centre of the site and below the late medieval buildings was the lower half of a very large malting kiln with steps at one end leading down to the heating chamber. The floor where the grain would have spread to dry, and the chimney above did not survive.

Samples and finds are still being processed so the exact date is not yet known but it is similar to 13th and 14th century examples found both in Lincoln and Northampton. Its discovery suggests that the White Hart wasn’t just selling ale, it was making it as well!

Archaeological investigations are due to restart after the May Bank Holiday once preliminary underpinning works are completed. If you are interested, please do take a look at the timelapse of the excavation, link in stories ⬆️

02/05/2026

Come find us in The Barbican opposite the train station to see some of the work we and other archaeology companies are doing around Lincoln and this awesome country!

30/04/2026

Looking forward to this! 😁

On 2 to 4 May, explore the Archaeology Zone at Lincoln Festival of History inside Barbican Creative Hub, where visitors can dive into Lincoln’s rich past through a vibrant display of discoveries, stories and real archaeological finds.

⛏ Local Landscapes and Hidden Histories: Explore fascinating insights from the recent community excavation on Lincoln’s South Common. Interpretation boards and a selection of real finds from the Local Landscapes and Hidden Histories project reveal the story of the long‑lost Malandry L***r Hospital, uncovered last summer by local volunteers working alongside professional archaeologists.
⛏ Lincolnshire County Council: Visitors can get hands‑on with history in the Archaeology Zone, where a selection of Roman, Early Medieval and Medieval loan kits are on display. Packed with real and replica artefacts, these kits offer a glimpse into everyday life across the centuries
⛏ PCAS Archaeology: Presenting discoveries from a series of excavations across Lincoln that together chart the city’s development from the Roman period through the Middle Ages and into the post‑medieval era. Drawing on work at sites including Beaumont Fee, Great Bargate on the High Street, and Newland, these excavations reveal how different parts of the city were lived in, worked in and reshaped over time.
⛏ Allen Archaeology: Presenting discoveries from a range of sites around Lincoln that reveal how the city and its surrounding landscape have been shaped by activity from prehistory through to the modern era. Excavations at the Bomber Command Centre, the Brayford Pool area, the North Hykeham Relief Road and the Transport Hub provide contrasting perspectives on military, industrial, transport and riverside activity, illustrating the diverse roles these places have played over time.
⛏ Network Archaeology is the principal archaeological contractor for the Lincoln Eastern Bypass scheme and associated infrastructure works. They have carried out large-scale archaeological investigations ahead of the construction of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass between 2016 and 2018. Excavations revealed evidence dating from the Mesolithic period through to the medieval and post‑medieval periods, and finds included prehistoric flint tools, Roman buildings, pottery kilns, graves, vessels and later features. As part of the Lincoln Eastern Bypass works, Network Archaeology undertook extensive investigation within the Witham Valley and floodplain, discoveries included a prehistoric riverside barrow cemetery, and a Bronze Age log boat was recovered from waterlogged contexts.

Lincoln Festival of History 2026

11/04/2026

Great to see some of the chaps we sponsor down at the LNER Stadium (Sincil Bank) to see Lincoln City Football Club win yet again and maintain their push to win League 1 this season! 😃