Monument record MLI20351 - Medieval settlement of Moulton

Summary

The village originally known as Multon is recorded to have originated in AD1100 under the auspices of Thomas de Multon.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1600 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Both Ivo Taillebois and Guy de Craon owned land in Moulton, previously known as Multune. {1} White's Lincolnshire Directory of 1882 (p.607) says that 'the village anciently called Multon, is said to have originated in AD1100 under the auspices of Thomas de Multon, whose family had a moated mansion in a place called Hall Grounds'. See King's Hall moated site (PRN 20012, SAM 62). {2} Archaeological monitoring at 1 High Street, recorded a medieval rubbish pit and pottery, animal remains and some fragments of clay pipe. {3}{4}

Sources/Archives (4)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. p.89(14/99); p.184(57/53).
  •  Index: SMR FILE. MOULTON. TF 32 SW:A -.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2011. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 1 High Street, Moulton. MOHS09.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 1 High Street, Moulton. LCNCC: 2009.200.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 3071 2406 (506m by 642m)
Civil Parish MOULTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

Related Events/Activities (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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