Monument record MLI30706 - Seventeenth century lock gates of the Stamford Canal

Summary

Seventeenth century lock gates of the Stamford Canal

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval - 1600 AD to 1850 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1600 AD to 1850 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Lock door of the 17th century canal allowing access to the River Welland was found by contractors working at the Borough Sewage Works. The base of the canal was lined with blue clay. Sherds of 17th century slipped ware were found. The canal was backfilled and levelled off in the late 19th century. The location of this record is within the old sewage works. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Index: SMR cards for Stamford. STAMFORD. TF 00 NW:AX,1974, TILL G.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 0423 0747 (point)
Civil Parish STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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