Monument record MLI30756 - Post-Medieval Cesspit, 15 High Street, Stamford
Summary
Remains of a likely 17th century stone-lined cesspit, at 15 High Street, Stamford.
Type and Period (1)
- PIT (Post Medieval - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A large stone-lined cesspit of probable 17th century date was recorded during groundworks to the rear of 15 High Street. The pit had been infilled and covered by a brick floor in the 19th century. A sherd of bellarmine pottery and a pipebowl of c.1650 was recovered from the pit, along with much 19the century pottery from overlying deposits. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 00 NW: AW.
- <2> SLI675 Article in Serial: C.N. Moore (ed.). 1975. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire, 1974' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.10, p.62.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0300 0718 (18m by 17m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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