Monument record MLI127765 - Earthworks of a former hollow way, Torksey
Summary
The earthwork remains of a former road or hollow-way on land to the east of Main Street and south of Station Road, Torksey, possibly originating in the Late Saxon period.
Type and Period (2)
- HOLLOW WAY (Post Roman - 410 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ROAD (Post Roman - 410 AD? to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The sunken earthwork remains of a former road or hollow way on land to the east of Main Street and south of Station Road, Torksey. The road runs east-northeast to west-southwest and aligns with the original route of Station Road, before it was diverted for the construction of the railway in the mid 19th century. During trial trenching in November 2015 , a gully dating to the Late Saxon period was encountered immediately to the south, running parallel to the earthworks. This may suggest an origin for the road. The eastern end of the depression is shallower and may have been filled in when the railway embankment was created. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI19069 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2016. Proposed Residential Development, Land East of Main Street and South of Station Road, Torksey: Archaeological Evaluation Report. PCAS Site Code: MSTE 15.
- <2> SLI19070 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2015. Proposed Residential Development, Land East of Main Street and South of Station Road, Torksey: Archaeological Evaluation Report. LCNCC: 2015.200.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8384 7902 (135m by 58m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TORKSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 8 2025 11:44AM
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