Monument record MLI116163 - Churchyard, Church of St Genewys, Scotton
Summary
Churchyard at the Church of St Genewys, Scotton. Likely dates to at least the 12th century, when the church it serves has its origins.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The churchyard at the Church of St Genewys is depicted on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series map. It likely dates to at least the 12th century, when the church it serves has its origins (see MLI51279). {1}
A graveyard soil of likely medieval date was recorded in May 2014, during the monitoring of repair works to the eastern boundary wall at the Church of St Genewys. Two fragments of disarticulated human bone were recovered from the graveyard deposit. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. SK 89 NE.
- <2> SLI14728 Report: Neville Hall. 2014. St Genewys' Church, Northorpe Road, Scotton. NH site code: GCSC14.
- <3> SLI14729 Archive: Neville Hall. 2014. St Genewys' Church, Northorpe Road, Scotton. LCNCC 2014.9.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8904 9909 (74m by 76m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCOTTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 18 2023 9:28AM
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