Monument record MLI42764 - Well Deserted Medieval Village
Summary
Site of the deserted medieval village of Well.
Type and Period (5)
- DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of the deserted medieval village of Well, mentioned in Domesday. {1}{2}{3}
Earthworks of the former village, including remains of former boundaries, trackways and enclosures, have been identified on aerial photographs examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. The earthworks are also visible on LIDaR imagery. {4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. 4/62, 24/68, 69/13.
- <2> SLI865 Bibliographic Reference: Maurice W. Beresford and John G. Hurst. 1971. Deserted Medieval Villages. p.195.
- <3> SLI2339 Index: NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORD. WELL. TF47SW18,1992, -.
- <4> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF4473: LI.115.2.1-2, 3.1-2.
- <5> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4464 7358 (814m by 1172m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 17 2025 9:15AM
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