Monument record MLI12695 - The Augustinian Friary at Boston
Summary
The site of the Augustinian Friary at Boston
Type and Period (2)
- FRIARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RELIGIOUS HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The house of the Austin friars at Boston was founded in 1317-18 and surrendered in 1539. The site, estimated at ten acres, lying near St John's churchyard, was leased in 1541 to Thomas Browne of Boston. Nothing remains above ground, but irregularities of the surface denote foundations. A great part of the site is now occupied by the union poorhouse. {1}{2}{3}{4}
The published site and surrounding area is now occupied by modern development.{1}
During trial trenching in September 2010 at the northeast corner of the site, several layers of building rubble including crushed mortar, likely relating to the demolition of the Augustinian friary, were encountered. Finds including Medieval pottery, brick, and a fragment of window tracery from a 14th-15th century triple window were recovered. {5}{6}
Further finds, including pottery sherds and another fragment of 14th-15th century window tracery, were recovered from the site during archaeological monitoring and recording of groundworks on the same site in March 2011. {7}{8}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI2400 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BOSTON. TF34SW24,1965, DA.
- <2> SLI902 Bibliographic Reference: D. Knowles and R.N. Hadcock. 1953. Medieval Religious Houses: England and Wales - First Edition. P 200.
- <3> SLI1104 Bibliographic Reference: William Page (ed). 1906. The Victoria County History: Lincolnshire - Volume 2. P 213-4.
- <4> SLI1071 Bibliographic Reference: Pishey Thompson. 1856. The Histories and Antiquities of Boston. P 111-2.
- <5> SLI18125 Report: Naomi Field Archaeological Consultancy. 2010. Skirbeck Road, Boston: Archaeological Evaluation. NFAC Site Code: BNSK 10.
- <6> SLI18126 Archive: Naomi Field Archaeological Consultancy. 2010. Skirbeck Road, Boston: Archaeological Evaluation. LCNCC: 2010.135.
- <7> SLI18129 Report: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2011. Archaeological Watching Brief Report: Land off Skirbeck Road, Boston. AAL Site Code: BOSR 11.
- <8> SLI18130 Archive: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2011. Archaeological Watching Brief Report: Land off Skirbeck Road, Boston. LCNCC: 2011.111.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3314 4339 (177m by 169m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2024 2:41PM
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