Monument record MLI124925 - Churchyard, Church of St Oswald, Rand
Summary
Churchyard at the Church of St Oswald, Rand. Likely dates to the 11th century or possibly earlier, when the church it serves is thought to have its origins.
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCHYARD (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Modern - 900 AD? to 2050 AD)
- BURIAL (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD? to 1099 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The churchyard at the Church of St Oswald is depicted on the 2nd edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey County Series map. The current church dates from the 12th century, but an earlier 11th century church is thought to have existed on the site, and it is possible that the churchyard dates back to this period as well (see PRN 50159). {1}
Two burials were recorded in 1982, during excavations within the present Church of St Oswald. The exact date of the burials was unknown, although they were overlain by the sandstone foundations of the earlier medieval structure, thus pre-dating this earlier structure. The burials would therefore imply that the burial ground in this area had even earlier origins than the 11th century structure thought to have stood on this site. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 17 NW.
- <2> SLI756 Article in Serial: A.J. White and M.C. Solly (eds.). 1983. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire and South Humberside, 1982' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.18, pp.101-3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1070 7906 (76m by 58m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAND, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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