Monument record MLI33703 - Medieval Activity, Tortoiseshell Wood, Castle Bytham
Summary
Medieval ridge and furrow and pottery, on land to the south of Tortoiseshell Wood, Castle Bytham.
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Sherds of cream-coloured medieval pottery have been found in this location. The sherds were possibly a variant of Stamford ware, dating to the 10th-12th centuries. {1}
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow are in this field, as seen on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. The remains are bounded to the north by a bank and ditch, by the line of the parish boundary to the west, and by a number of current and former ponds to the north-east. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1245 Correspondence: 1980. PARISH FILE. -.
- <2> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK9619: LI.781.2.1.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 9641 1964 (183m by 187m) Estimated from Sources |
---|---|
Civil Parish | CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 9:15AM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.