Monument record MLI41872 - A ditched mound, west of Horncastle
Summary
A ditched mound, west of Horncastle
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 41872
A ditched mound in Horncastle, Destroyed in 1964. Local tradition suggests that us is the site of Julian's Bower, a medieval maze. Evaluation revealed that it was made of earth resting on gravel and approximately 75 feet in diameter. A few sherds of Romano-British pottery were found on the old ground surface. Another local tradition says that the area was used for horse breaking and the ditch is trodden around a central post. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3096 Index: SMR FILE. HORNCASTLE. TF 26 NE AA,1978, TMA.
- <2> SLI2569 Index: OS CARD INDEX. HORNCASTLE. TF 26 NE 3,1964, HARPER F R.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2563 6934 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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