Monument record MLI52171 - SETTLEMENT AT BRIDGE OVER RIVER TILL
Summary
SETTLEMENT AT BRIDGE OVER RIVER TILL
Type and Period (1)
- SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A post medieval settlement, dating from at least the 17th century, at the bridge (see PRN 52170) where Till Bridge Road crosses the River Till. {1}
There are 17th century wills and inventories that mention Till Bridge as a place in Scampton parish. {2}
There was a inn at Till Bridge from at least the late 18th century. In 1856 it was called the 'Cross Keys' and was run by John Sykes. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI1063 Bibliographic Reference: P.L. Everson, C.C. Taylor and C.J. Dunn. 1991. Change and Continuity: Rural Settlement in North-West Lincolnshire. ARCHIVE NOTES.
- <2> SLI4514 Unpublished Document: Lincolnshire Archives. Document Held by the Lincolnshire Archives. LAO, INV/178/297 (1678); INV182A/297 (1680).
- <3> SLI4514 Unpublished Document: Lincolnshire Archives. Document Held by the Lincolnshire Archives. LAO, STOW WILLS/1798-1801/270.
- <4> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.156.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9080 7974 (267m by 225m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCAMPTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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