Monument record MLI52076 - Possible Undated Enclosure, Gainsborough
Summary
Earthworks of a potential embanked enclosure of unknown date, to the north of Gainsborough. No longer extant.
Type and Period (1)
- ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthworks of a potential embanked enclosure of unknown date, to the north of Gainsborough. Three sides of the potential enclosure, measuring 25m wide, are visible. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
The earthworks appear to have been removed by recent residential development, and no trace can now be seen on the Google Maps aerial imagery layer. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK8191: LI.657.9.1.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 03/02/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8186 9125 (44m by 41m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GAINSBOROUGH, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2026 11:05AM
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