Building record MLI42237 - Kelsey Hall, Great Steeping
Summary
Kelsey Hall, Great Steeping
Type and Period (4)
- MOAT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1507 AD to 1854 AD)
- MANOR HOUSE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1507 AD to 1854 AD)
- FARMHOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1854 AD to 2050 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Post Medieval to Modern - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The modern (1854) Kelsey Hall is built on the site of the Manor of Kelsey which pre-dates 1582. No trace remains of the earlier structure. {1}{2}
Kelsey Hall, lying some way to the east of the village centre was first referred to in 1507 as Kelsayhall, its name being dervived from the Kelsay family, known from 13th and 14th century documents relating to Steeping which refer to 'William de Kellessay in Steping' in 1299 and 'Ralph de Kelsay' in 1327. The site was still the seat of a small manor in the 19th century. The present Kelsy Hall, a farmhouse of apparent 19th century date is of no great antiquity but stands within the still extant moated enclosure associated with the earlier manor. {3}{4}
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during groundworks at Kelsey Hall. The watching brief identified a single east to west aligned ditch which contained pottery dating to the late 15th to 15th century. This ditch was sealed by deposits of later medieval and post medieval date, containing pottery dating to the 18th century. The quantity of material, including cattle, sheep and deer bone, suggests domestic occupation in the immediate vicinity in the post-medieval period. {3}{4}
Kelsey Hall, Great Steeping. Partially extant 19th century farmstead. Regular courtyard with linked working buildings to all four sides of the yard. The farmhouse is detached from the main working complex. There has been a partial loss (less than 50%) of traditional buildings. Isolated location. Large modern sheds are located on the site. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3053 Index: SMR FILE. GREAT STEEPING. TF 46 SW G -.
- <2> SLI2527 Index: OS CARD INDEX. GREAT STEEPING. TF 46 SW 1,1964, FEATHERSTON K J A.
- <3> SLI10403 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Sep 2005. Archaeological Watching Brief at Kelsey Hall, School Lane, Great Steeping. GSK05.
- <4> SLI10404 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Sep 2005. Archaeological Watching Brief at Kelsey Hall, School Lane, Great Steeping. LCNCC 2005.134.
- <5> SLI15702 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2015. English Heritage Farmsteads Project. 5260.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4462 6459 (127m by 159m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT STEEPING, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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