Monument record MLI43306 - The post medieval settlement of Horncastle
Summary
Evidence of settlement in Horncastle dates from the Roman period and survives till the present day. Although evidence suggests that medieval Horncastle was quite compact the post medieval settlement is large, suggesting an explosion of population during this later period.
Type and Period (13)
- BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- YARD (Post Medieval to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- DRAIN (Post Medieval - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- INDUSTRIAL SITE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- RUBBISH PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CELLAR (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1890 AD?)
- WELL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 43306 This record contains the now deleted PRN's 44500, 43887, 45842, 41876, 43660
THIS IS THE RECORD FOR THE POST MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT OF HORNCASTLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION THE MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT HORNCASTLE PLEASE SEE RECORD 43886. FOR GENERAL SETTLEMENT INFORMATION PLEASE SEE RECORD 46424
A watching brief at 9-17 Bridge Street, TF25806960, (PRN 43306a) revealed a brick surface of possible 18th century date. This perhaps represents building or demolition debris at a depth of 1.5 metres. {1}{2}
A watching brief at The Ship Inn, TF 2603 6956 (PRN 43306b) revealed an undated cobbled surface which was sealed by modern tarmac. This feature was thought to be a yard relating to the status of The Ship Inn as a coaching inn. Two pieces of nineteenth century clay tobacco pipes were thought to be of local manufacture. {3}{4}
At TF 2595 6964 (PRN 43306c) a 17th century brick drain was recorded. {5}{6}
At TF 2579 6965 (PRN 43306d) a square post-medieval mortar was found in 1954, the mortar is probably of 16th century date. {7}{8}{9}
Evaluation at Conging Street at TF 2597 6970 (PRN 43306e) revealed that this area was used for refuse during the 16th century. The evaluation here revealed numerous cess and rubbish pits. This site continued to be used for disposal until the 18th century when structural activity resumed. Postholes and a sandstone foundation bed represent this structural phase; the sandstone footings were dug into a deposit containing tanning waste. This material may have been derived from tanneries located in the river Bain. Dressed limestone masonry footings were also recorded, this is suggestive that there may been s high-status late medieval/early post medieval building located in the vicinity. {10}{11}{12}
During an evaluation at TF 2598 6977 (PRN 46606f) a ditch running east/west, containing 16th-18th century pottery, animal bone and building materials, was recorded. It is thought therefore that this feature had a connection with Paddock House, a Victorian residence known to have been on this site. The ditch may have been a property boundary or drainage feature, possibly in response to flooding known to have affected Conging Street in 1900. {13}{14}
A feature termed a 'scoop' contained degraded plaster and tile, probably relating to groundworks for Paddock House. A possible rubbish pit contained mortar, bricks, sandstone and one 19th century potsherd. A cement-bonded brick wall of seven courses was also recorded, forming part of the foundations for Paddock House. {13}{14}
A watching brief at TF 2599 6977 (PRN 43306g) revealed further remains of Paddock house, which was demolished in about 1980. The foundations for the south wall were revealed along with cellars to the house. {15}{16}
A watching brief at 7-13 Bridge Street (TF 258 696, PRN 43306h) uncovered post-medieval remains including a brick wall and a brick built well. 19th century pottery was also recovered. {17}{18}
Sources/Archives (18)
- <01> SLI5095 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1995. 9-17 Bridge Street. HBS94.
- <02> SLI1450 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1995. 9-17 Bridge Street. LCNCC 73.95.
- <03> SLI9872 Archive: Marc Berger. 2004. Watching brief at 10a High Street, Horncastle. LCNCC 2003.376.
- <04> SLI9871 Report: Marc Berger. 2004. Watching brief at 10a High Street, Horncastle. HORN1/03.
- <05> SLI8128 Report: Archaeological Project Services. March 1999. The Ship Inn, North Street, Horncastle. HSI98.
- <06> SLI8129 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. March 1999. The Ship Inn, North Street, Horncastle. LCNCC 217.98.
- <07> SLI3096 Index: SMR FILE. HORNCASTLE. TF 26 NE AF,1978, TMA.
- <08> SLI28 Artefact: 1954. CITY AND COUNTY MUSEUM COLLECTION 1954. LM 63.54.
- <09> SLI510 Article in Serial: THOMPSON, F.H.. 1955. 'Archaeological Notes for 1954' in Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society Reports and Papers. VOL 6 PART 1, P13.
- <10> SLI1840 Report: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. 1993. Evaluation at Conging Street. 93/5.
- <11> SLI1513 Archive: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. 1993. Evaluation at Conging Street. LCNCC 41.93.
- <12> SLI696 Article in Serial: F.N. Field and I. George. 1994. Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. VOL 29 P 52.
- <13> SLI6218 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Nov 2000. Land to the north of Conging Street, Horncastle. HCHA00.
- <14> SLI6219 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Nov 2000. Land to the north of Conging Street, Horncastle. LCNCC 2000.221.
- <15> SLI7877 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to the north of Conging Street, Horncastle. HCHA01.
- <16> SLI7878 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to the North of Conging Street, Horncastle.. LCNCC: 2001.230.
- <17> SLI10565 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2005. Watching Brief at 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle. HBS04.
- <18> SLI10566 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2005. Watching Brief at 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle. LCNCC 2004.225.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2589 6957 (1139m by 761m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HORNCASTLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (7)
- Event - Intervention: 10a High Street, Horncastle (ELI5726)
- Event - Intervention: Archaeological watching brief of a development at 9-17 Bridge Street, Horncastle (ELI6395)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation excavation at Conging Street, Horncastle (ELI6303)
- Event - Intervention: Land to the north of Conging Street (ELI1458)
- Event - Intervention: Land to the North of Conging Street (ELI3151)
- Event - Intervention: The Ship Inn, North Street, Horncastle (ELI3418)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief at 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle (ELI6592)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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