Monument record MLI125772 - Post-Medieval Wall, Rauceby Warren

Summary

Dry stone wall forming the northern boundary of Rauceby Warren. Likely dates to the Parliamentary Enclosure of this area in the late 18th century.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1750 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A length of dry stone walling, forming the northern boundary of Rauceby Warren. The wall is depicted on the 1st edition 6" Ordnance Survey Coutny Series map, and likely dates to the Parliamentary Enclosure of this area in the late 18th century. The wall is comstructed of roughly hewn limestone rubble, laid in rough courses, with coping stones set on edge on top. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. TF 04 SW.
  •  Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 30/12/2020.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0303 4385 (987m by 718m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish SOUTH RAUCEBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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