Monument record MLI13399 - Medieval settlement and features, off Butterwick Road, Freiston
Summary
Medieval ditches, pits and pottery were found off Brunswick Road. The finds and features may indicate that a medieval settlement existed at this location.
Type and Period (3)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PIT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 13399
In 1992, a watching brief was carried out on a site adjacent to Church Road at TF 3758 4388. This revealed ditches, pits and a pond dating to the 14th to 17th century. They are probably the result of agricultural activities.{4}
During fieldwalking, as part of an evaluation of land off Butterwick Road, medieval pottery was identified. There was a slight concentration towards the Butterwick Road frontage.{1}
During the excavation of trial trenches off Butterwick Road, a number of medieval features were identified. There were medieval pits and ditches with pottery dating from the 11th to 15th century, animal bone and shell. There was also a rare Rouen jug dating from the late 12th to early 13th century.{2}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI3468 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 1996. Desk Top Study and Field Evaluation Report: Land off Butterwick Road, Freiston. BRF96.
- <2> SLI1897 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 1996. Land off Butterwick Road, Freiston: Archaeological Field Evaluation Report. BRF96.
- <3> SLI1607 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 1996. Land off Butterwick Road, Freiston: Archaeological Field Evaluation. LCNCC 61.96.
- <4> SLI5130 Report: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. 1992. Archaeological Watching Brief at Church Road, Freiston. -.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 3770 4390 (140m by 140m) |
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Civil Parish | FREISTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Event - Intervention: Archaeological evaluation at land off Butterwick Road, Freiston (ELI6846)
- Event - Survey: Fieldwalking at land off Butterwick Road, Freiston (ELI494)
- Event - Survey: Magnetometer survey at land off Butterwick Road, Freiston (ELI6847)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief at Church Road, Freiston (ELI6845)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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