Site Event/Activity record ELI14469 - Archaeological Evaluation, Somerton Castle, Boothby Graffoe

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 9543 5879 (42m by 77m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish BOOTHBY GRAFFOE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Technique(s)

  • Trial Trenching
  • Watching Brief

Organisation

FAS Heritage

Date

From 02 Nov 2013 to 19 Feb 2014 (between)

Map

Description

A scheme of archaeological evaluation and watching brief was undertaken between November 2013 and February 2014 to inform proposals for changes to Somerton Castle including the removal of modern elements and the rebuilding of foundations for the kitchen range. Interventions were made both inside and outside of the structure providing evidence for possible Roman activity on the site was recorded in addition to buildings related to the medieval castle and post-medieval farm as well as for later demolition/robbing. {1}

External Links (0)

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Report: FAS Heritage. 2014. Archaeological Evaluation, Somerton Castle, Boothby Graffoe. FAS Site Code SOMC 13.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Orchard outbuilding, Somerton Castle, Boothby Graffoe (Building)
  • Somerton Castle, Boothby Graffoe (Monument)

Record last edited

Jan 30 2025 2:44PM

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