Monument record MLI43124 - Swaby Shrunken Medieval Village
Summary
The shrunken medieval village of Swaby.
Type and Period (4)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- HOLLOW WAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- LYNCHET (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks and earthworks of the shrunken medieval village of Swaby, comprising tofts, crofts and boundaries, were identified on aerial photographs by the National Mapping Programme. {1}{2}
Watery Lane, in the north of the village core, appears to be an old hollow way. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF3877: LI.86.1.1-3,5,1992,.
- <2> SLI150 Aerial Photograph: Paul Everson. 1975-90. RCHM. 5167/35.
- <3> SLI4945 Verbal Communication: Holley, P.. 1995. Information from P. Holley. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3876 7746 (544m by 1288m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWABY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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