Monument record MLI43134 - Post-medieval settlement of Louth

Summary

The post-medieval settlement record for Louth. Louth has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period and survives to the present day. This record only holds information on the post-medieval settlement in Louth.

Type and Period (10)

  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1856 AD to 1920 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1856 AD to 1920 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1920 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1808 AD? to 1930 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1808 AD? to 1930 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1930 AD?)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

PRN 43134- This record includes the now deleted records; PRNs 43404, 43798, 43950, 43639, 43247, 41386 THIS RECORD ONLY HOLDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE POST-MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT OF LOUTH. FOR GENERAL SETTLEMENT INFORMATION PLEASE SEE RECORD PRN 43837, AND RECORD PRN 44506 FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD. FOR EASE OF USE THIS RECORD HAS BEEN SPLIT INTO SOME STREETS/AREAS WITH SMALLER STREETS BEING GROUPED TOGETHER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE RECORD EASTGATE/NEW STREET During an evaluation at New Street (TF 3283 8740 PRN 43134a) a moderately compact, blackened cobble surface of limestone pieces and worn pebbles was recorded. This surface was interpreted as a yard surface. Sixteenth to eighteenth century pottery and a piece of leather were recorded from amongst the cobbles. Above this was another layer containing medieval and post medieval pottery and cattle bone. Other finds recorded included shell, bottle glass, clay pipe and brick and tile pieces. {1}{2}{3} During a watching brief (TF3294 8742 PRN 43134e) at Eastgate sixteenth to early seventeenth century pottery was recorded together with animal bone and shell. However there was a complete absence of any structural evidence of any kind on the site. {14}{15} A watching brief on the site of Meridian House and the Marquis of Granby Hotel (TF3288 8744 PRN 43134f) found that although the cellared area occupied all of the eastern side, much of the central area had been external yard with cesspits in use until the nineteenth century. This suggests that the early Marquis building may have occupied only part of the frontage, extending northward as a narrow property, before extension across the central part of the site by the late nineteenth century. A well was revealed which was capped with large flagstones. It had a pump of late seventeenth century date or later, which had been removed. Post-medieval cellars were also revealed. The evidence for the pre-curser of Meridian House was badly disturbed and impossible to interpret. It was not possible to determine from the physical remains whether it was earlier or later than the presumed mid eighteenth century date of the Marquis building, but the photographic evidence suggest that the shop was later. {16}{17} NORTHGATE The site at Spout yard (TF 3271 8754 PRN 43134c) was known to have been used as a tannery from at least 1856 until about 1920. Features were recorded which were thought to represent tanning vats. {7}{8}{11} Further work at spout yard (TF 3271 8754 PRN 43134c) recorded more features relating to the tannery, including rubbish pits and brick structures. Dump deposits were thought to relate to intentional ground raising, probably to prevent flooding, but possibly also in an attempt to canalise the river. Animal bones on site also recovered a high amount of sheep metapoidals relating to the tanning process. {9}{10}{11} During a watching brief on Northgate (TF 3289 8754 PRN 43134d) wall foundations belonging to a post-medieval structure of unknown function were revealed. A sherd of late 18th century pottery in the layer sealing the foundations provides the earliest possible date for the building's demolition. This building does not appear on Espin's plan of 1808, and so may have been constructed post-1808. If so, it may relate to an industrial building of unknown function that previously stood on the site, and to which the 19th century brick chimney base also recorded during the watching brief belongs. The industrial building appears to have been completely demolished in the early 20th century. {12}{13} An archaeological watching brief at Spout Yard (TF 3272 8753 PRN43134i) identified a sequence of natural, post-medieval, undated and recent deposits. A post-medieval buried soil was identified close to Chequergate, as was evidence that the southern part of the site was lowered during the post-medieval period. Pottery of late 19th to 20th century date, a post-medieval brick, fired residue and animal bone were collected during the investigation.{23}{24} WESTGATE UPGATE During extensive work (TF3265 8735 PRN 43134b) on Upgate a post-medieval wall was seen with a plate reading 'Gray's Wall 1820'. This tradition of recording the name of the person responsible for the upkeep of a stretch of boundary wall, although noted elsewhere in Louth, is not common. No buildings existed in this area on John Jacksons map of 1808, so it seems by 1820 construction in this area had probably begun. {4}{5}{6} During works on Mercer Row in the 1930s (TF 3286 8727 PRN 43134g) limestone rubble was found, probably associated with post medieval building debris; some of the limestone was carved. {19}{20} An archaeological watching brief was undertaken at 15-17 Upgate (TF 3272 8734 PRN 43134h) during the goundworks for an extension to an existing restaurant. Evidence of stone building remains, in the form of foundations, were recorded but these could not be dated. However, it is likely that the foundations are of post-medieval date, although the stones incorporated appear to have derived from an earlier (possibly Medieval) structure.{21}{22} During a watching brief on land to the rear of the Greyhound Inn (TF 3271 8721), a short length of stone wall (PRN 43134j) was uncovered. The wall is undated, although it may pre-date the inn (constructed in the mid 18th century) because no element of that building is constructed of stone. A cobbled yard surface and various recent features related to the inn were also seen. {25}{26} A full excavation was subsequently carried out at the site to the rear of the Greyhound Inn. Remains of several outbuildings (PRN 43134k), including stables, associated with the coaching inn were recorded. Some of these buildings can be identified with buildings shown in the Louth Panorama of 1847. {27}{28} During archaeological monitoring of the excavation of footings for a residential development at 32 Upgate, Louth (43837a), a brick wall was discovered, suggesting that an undated brick building existed on the site. There may have also been livestock keeping in the area as green cess staining was identified in probably post medieval soil layers. Underneath these layers were possible medieval wall footings and a chalk yard or floor. Four sherds of residual late 16th to early 18th century pottery were also found. {29}{30}

Sources/Archives (27)

  •  Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1995. 9 New Street, Louth. LCNCC 57.95.
  •  Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1995. 9 New Street, Louth. -.
  •  Article in Serial: F.N. Field and I. George. 1995. Archaeology in Lincolnshire. VOL 30 P 44.
  •  Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. July 1996. Residential development in 10A Upgate, Louth. LUG 95.
  •  Photograph: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1996. Residential Development of 10A Upgate, Louth. PL 9.
  •  Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. July 1996. Residential development 10A Upgate, Louth. LCNCC: 207.95.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Watching brief at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LSY99.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Watching brief at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LCNCC: 79.99.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. Oct 2000. Land at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LSY00.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Oct 2000. Land at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LCNCC: 79.99.
  •  Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 48/3.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. Sept 2000. Land to the rear of 25 Northgate, Louth. LNG00.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Sept 2000. Land to the rear of 25 Northgate, Louth. LCNCC:267.99.
  •  Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 1997. 76a Eastgate, Louth. EGL97.
  •  Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 1997. 76a Eastgate, Louth. LCNCC: 237.97.
  •  Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1996. Archaeological Monitoring of office development on the site of Meridian House and Marquis of Granby Hotel. LEM95.
  •  Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 1996. Archaeological Monitoring of office development on the site of Meridian House and Marquis of Granby Hotel. LCNCC:204.95.
  •  Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Nov 2005. Archaeological Watching Brief at 15-17 Upgate, Louth. UPLO05.
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  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. Aug 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LSYC06.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Aug 2006. Archaeological Watching Brief at Spout Yard, Chequergate, Louth. LCNCC 2006.126.
  •  Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2006. Land to the rear of the Greyhound Inn, Upgate, Louth: Archaeological Watching Brief Report. GIUL05.
  •  Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2006. Land to the rear of the Greyhound Inn, Upgate, Louth: Archaeological Watching Brief Report. LCNCC 2005.145.
  •  Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2006. Louth DG5 Flooding Scheme, Gospelgate, Louth: Archaeological Excavation. LFS 04.
  •  Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2006. Louth DG5 Flooding Scheme, Gospelgate, Louth: Archaeological Excavation. LCNCC 2004.80.
  •  Report: Neville Hall. 2009. Archaeological Monitoring at the former Bexons Art and Décor Centre, 32 Upgate, Louth. UPLI09.
  •  Archive: Neville Hall. 2009. Archaeological Monitoring at the former Bexons Art and Décor Centre, 32 Upgate, Louth. LCNCC: 2009.61.

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Grid reference Centred TF 333 876 (1965m by 986m)
Civil Parish LOUTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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