Monument record MLI30666 - Possible 10th century ringwork at the castle site, Stamford
Summary
Possible 10th century ringwork at the castle site, Stamford
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Part of an enclosure with a U-shaped ditch, an internal palisade and an external concentric palisade was found during excavations at the castle site. A coin of Alfred the Great was found in the upper fill and early Stamford ware within. The function of the enclosure is at present uncertain. It is too slight to be part of the Danish Burgh defences and probably too large to have been an ordinary property bounday. It may possibly have been a late 10th century ring-work or a set of semi-defensive ditches around a substantial residence. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI922 Bibliographic Reference: Mahany, Christine. 1978. Stamford Castle and Town. p.31.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 028 069 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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