Monument record MLI30489 - Possible site of Houghton Deserted Medieval Village, Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without
Summary
Houghton Farm is a suggested site for the deserted medieval village of Houghton, although there are no indications on the ground.
Type and Period (2)
- DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Houghton near Grantham is one of the lost village appearing in a tax list of 1334. Houghton Farm is a suggested site although there are no indications on the ground.{1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI2612 Index: OS CARD INDEX. LONDONTHORPE AND HARROWBY WITHOUT. SK 93 SW:11,1962, FC.
- <2> SLI933 Bibliographic Reference: BERESFORD, M.W.. 1954. The Lost Villages of England. -.
- <3> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. VOL 19, iviii.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9255 3419 (117m by 145m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONDONTHORPE AND HARROWBY WITHOUT, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.