Monument record MLI20477 - The medieval settlement of Lutton
Summary
The medieval settlement of Lutton still survives to the present day.
Type and Period (5)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WATERCOURSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- PIT (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1399 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 20477
There are entries for Lutton (Luctone) in the Domesday Book. There was land held there by earl Algar, and the King (who also owned a fishery there). The Manor of the King also held land in Tydd (Tite). {1}
During a watching brief at TF 433 254 a medieval ditch which contained hand made brick fragments was recorded. The watching brief also revealed the remains of a post-medieval silted up watercourse or roddon channel. {2}{3}
During a watching brief at TF 433 254 a sherd of 12th-14th century Bourne A ware and two sherds of 9th 12th century Stamford ware was recorded. A post medieval ditch and drains were also recorded. {4}{5}
During a watching brief on land adjacent to Lowgate Lutton TF 4345 2558 a medieval pit containing a 12th to 14th century pot sherd and a medieval to early post medieval ditch containing a 13th to 14th century pot sherd were uncovered. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. 1/29,30.
- <2> SLI7811 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Plot 4 Marriots Gate, Lutton. LMG00.
- <3> SLI7812 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Plot 4 Marriots Gate, Lutton. LCNCC:2000.168.
- <4> SLI9948 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Dec 2001. Watching brief on land adjacent to Lowgate Lutton. LLO01.
- <5> SLI9949 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Dec 2001. Watching brief on land adjacent to Lowgate Lutton. LCNCC 2001.143.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4326 2541 (377m by 506m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LUTTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (3)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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