Monument record MLI41431 - MOATED SITE, MABLETHORPE
Summary
MOATED SITE, MABLETHORPE
Type and Period (2)
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1400 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
MOATED SITE A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE SITE OF MABLETHORPE HALL. {1}{2} ACCORDING TO WHITE THIS IS WHERE THE MANSION OF 'SOME OTHER WEALTHY FAMILY' OTHER THAN THE FITZ-WILLIAMS IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE STOOD. {3}, HTM 2M
During trial trenching at Mablethorpe Hall Care Home in July 2012, Trench 1 revealed a dumped layer which was probably deposited in the medieval period. It may have been dumped during the excavation of the moat to create an island for the high status buildings. 15th century pottery and animal bone was also recorded. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3153 Index: SMR FILE. MABLETHORPE. TF 48 SE E,1983, DES.
- <2> SLI2621 Index: OS CARD INDEX. MABLETHORPE. TF 48 SE 2,1963, SEAMAN B H.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. P505.
- <4> SLI14041 Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2012. Archaeological Scheme of Works at Mablethorpe Care Home, Alford Road, Mablethorpe. MAHA12.
- <5> SLI14042 Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2012. Archaeological Scheme of Works at Mablethorpe Care Home, Alford Road, Mablethorpe. LCNCC 2012.106.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 4914 8463 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MABLETHORPE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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