Monument record MLI40670 - Beckfield deserted medieval settlement, East of Kirmond Le Mire, Binbrook

Summary

Beckfield deserted medieval settlement, East of Kirmond Le Mire, Binbrook

Type and Period (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

PRN 40670 now incorporating now deleted prn 40671 Beckfield is an extinct hamlet in the parish of Binbrook. The site shows traces of foundations in the southern half of a grass close. The site is bounded to the south and east by the Binbrook-Kirmond Le Mire road, and on the west by the stream which divided the two parishes of Binbrook and Kirmond Le Mire. The hamlet was close to the latter village. In 1316 Bynbroc cum Beckefield was a villata and was mentioned again in 1334. {1}{8} Slight traces on aerial photographs. The earthworks consist of a terraced road, two distinct steadings and a possible third (PRN40680 for the road). {8} Pottery was found on this site. {7} One medieval jug handle and two medieval green glazed sherds were recovered from the site of the deserted medieval village, these were found during ploughing. {6}

Sources/Archives (9)

  •  Index: OS CARD INDEX. BINBROOK. TF 19 SE 4,1963, SEAMAN B M.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. VOL 19, Pages XLIX and LXXXIV.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: BERESFORD, M.W.. 1954. The Lost Villages of England. P363.
  •  Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946-50. RAF POST WAR COLLECTION. CPE:UK 4045,1947, .
  •  Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946-50. RAF POST WAR COLLECTION. CPE:UK 4046,1947, .
  •  Index: SMR FILE. BINBROOK. TF 19 SE C,1975, AN.
  •  Verbal Communication: C.J.K.. 1996. -.
  •  Photograph: Bennet, M.. 1996. PARISH FILE. BINBROOK. -.
  •  Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF1992; LI.269.3.1-3.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 1877 9277 (423m by 338m)
Civil Parish BINBROOK, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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