Monument record MLI34340 - Braceborough Little Wood
Summary
Braceborough Little Wood.
Type and Period (3)
- WOOD (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD? to 2050 AD)
- DITCH (Undated)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During site visit to the area, a bank and ditch system was observed around the boundary of the wood. east west aligned ridge and furrow has also been recorded Archaeological remains indicate that the woods have been enlarged since the medieval period. (NB: the report also includes Great Braceborough Wood and does not differentiate between the two). {1}
An area of woodland (all of which is classified as plantation) included in the Nature Conservancy Council's 'Inventory of Ancient Woodland'. Ancient woodland status considered to be probable. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7224 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2001. Braceborough Great Wood and Braceborough Little Wood..
- <2> SLI2312 Index: Nature Conservancy Council. 1989. Inventory of Ancient Woodland: Lincolnshire. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0679 1330 (238m by 309m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRACEBOROUGH AND WILSTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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