Monument record MLI125986 - Medieval Pit, Orchard House, Priory Road, Stamford

Summary

A medieval pit was identified during a programme of trial trenching at Orchard House, Priory Road, Stamford in 2012.

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A programme of trial trenching was undertaken on land at the rear of Orchard House, Priory Road, Stamford, in 2012. Two shallow postholes were identified. They were both sub-circular. The first was in the east of the trench while the second was located in the northern baulk. An undated shallow ditch was located in the east of the trench. It was orientated north-south with a rounded terminal butt end to the north, and extended beyond the southern limit of excavation. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2018. Land off Main Street, Hackthorn. NH site code: PRST12.
  •  Report: Neville Hall. 2012. Orchard House, Priory Road, Stamford. LCNCC 2012.91.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0353 0733 (28m by 28m) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Related Events/Activities (1)

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2022 11:31AM

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