Site Event/Activity record ELI14006 - Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at Public Sector Hub, Horncastle

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 2645 6919 (92m by 143m) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

Technique(s)

Organisation

Prospect Archaeology

Date

From 01 Sep 2021 to 30 Sep 2021 (at some time)

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Description

A programme of archaeological monitoring and recording was conducted during groundworks for a new public sector hub on land at the former Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle. A brick-lined well measuring 0.80m in diameter, covered by a flat stone slab measuring 1.60m x 1.25m, was revelead. This well appears to be visible on the 1888 OS 1:500 scale map of Horncastle, with a short path leading north towards Horncastle Workhouse. No other archaeologically significant features, deposits or finds were encountered. {1}{2}

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Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Report: Prospect Archaeology. 2022. Public Sector Hub, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle. PA Site Code: HCRC20.
  •  Archive: Prospect Archaeology. 2022. Public Sector Hub, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle. LCNCC: 2020.129.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Holmeleigh Children's Home, Horncastle (Monument)
  • Horncastle Workhouse (Monument)

Record last edited

Mar 19 2026 10:51AM

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