Monument record MLI12528 - Site of Orme Hall, Kirton
Summary
Site of Orme Hall, Kirton.
Type and Period (2)
- MANOR HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1818 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Orme Hall, Kirton formerly belonged to Sir John Locton. The estates were sold about 250 years ago in about 1580. The Hall was taken down about 1818. Enquiries ascertained that the only hall remains within living memory were incorporated in a cottage, demolished in about 1963. {1}{2}{3}
Finds in the area have included a short cross Henry III (1223-42) penny cut in half. Medieval and post medieval pottery found, has included a tabular spout with modelled face. A 6d of James I, dating to 1621 was found in 1974. {4}
Pottery has ranged from Stamford ware to 18th century stoneware, and has included: Bolingbroke ware, Toynton ware, Nottingham wares, Bourne wares and Lincoln wares. A few fragments of imported German stoneware were found, including Westerwald. Window and bottle glass were also found and some 17th century clay pipes. Brick was also found and a silver spoon with acorn terminal. Other coins included a penny of Edward I (type x) and a farthing of James I and a Nuremburg token. A silver spoon was found at TF29923933. {5}
A scatter of medieval and some later pottery from the site of Orme Hall. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2589 Index: OS CARD INDEX. KIRTON. TF23NE5,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI883 Bibliographic Reference: Allen, Thomas. 1834. The history of the county of Lincoln, from the earliest period to the present time. VOL 1:P 349-50.
- <3> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Third Edition. 3RD EDN:P 798.
- <4> SLI3116 Index: SMR FILE. KIRTON. TF23NE:B -.
- <5> SLI3116 Index: SMR FILE. KIRTON. TF23NE:I -.
- <6> SLI5518 Article in Serial: 1964-65. Boston and South Lincolnshire Archaeology Group Annual Report. page 24.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2996 3929 (48m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KIRTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 21 2021 1:05PM
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