Monument record MLI127785 - Medieval ditch or pit, Colley Street, Boston
Summary
A wide ditch or pit of Late Medieval date on land to the south of Colley Street, Boston.
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1500 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During a programme of trial trenching in October 2011, a wide ditch or linear pit was identified, containing large quantities of pottery, tile and animal bone. Most of the pottery, which mostly dated to the 14th-15th centuries, was water worn, and it was suggested that they may have been redeposited in antiquity. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI19113 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2012. Land at Fountain Lane and Colley Street, Boston: Archaeological Evaluation. PCAS Site Code: FLBE10.
- <2> SLI19114 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2011. Land at Fountain Lane and Colley Street, Boston: Archaeological Evaluation. LCNCC: 2011.346.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3267 4431 (10m by 11m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2025 12:57PM
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