Monument record MLI30757 - Saxo-Norman to medieval remains, High Street and Maiden Lane, Stamford
Summary
Saxo-Norman to medieval remains, High Street and Maiden Lane, Stamford
Type and Period (3)
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PRN 30757
Excavations on the High Street frontage revealed occupation from the Anglo-Saxon period onwards including Saxo-Norman hearths, a timber building aligned on the street frontage (of possible twelfth century date) and the erection of a substantial stone building, 3 walls 14 feet by 18 feet. The walls were 3 feet thick, robbed out and reused blocks from an earlier burnt structure - probably 13th century. {1}{2}
Excavation to the rear of 5-6 Maiden Lane revealed pits of Anglo-Saxon to medieval date and a fine malt drying kiln, probably 14th century. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI3292 Index: SMR cards for Stamford. STAMFORD. TF 00 NW:AF,1966, MAHANY C.
- <2> SLI4718 Unpublished Document: Mahany, Christine. 1967. Stamford Excavations Second Interim Report. STAMFORD. Site A.
- <3> SLI2236 Index: 1966. EAST MIDLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN. -.
- <4> SLI4717 Unpublished Document: Mahany, Christine. 1966. Interim Report on Excavations at Stamford July to November, 1966. STAMFORD. Site A.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0311 0717 (61m by 61m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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