Monument record MLI70105 - Post medieval wall, Westgate School Grounds, Lincoln
Summary
The remains of a post medieval limestone wall which ran north to south and cut into the Roman rampart deposits.
Type and Period (1)
- WALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70105
During work to remove a retaining wall in the grounds of Westgate School, the remains of a wall of roughly hewn limestone blocks was recorded which was bonded by a friable yellow green clay. This wall ran north to south and cut into the Roman rampart deposits. It is probably of post medieval date and is shown on c. 18th and 19th century maps and illustrations of the area. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI5351 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1996. Westgate Junior School, Westgate, Lincoln: Archaeological Watching Brief. WGB96.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9739 7203 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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