Monument record MLI80538 - Early post medieval iron smithing remains adjacent to High Street
Summary
Early post medieval iron smithing remains adjacent to High Street
Type and Period (2)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
- HEARTH (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 43802
During trial trenching at land adjacent to High Street remains were encountered which suggest the presence of iron smithing in the vicinity. The remains take the form of hearth bottoms, slag and vitrified brick. Hammerscale was also observed. {1}{2}
A watching brief at TF4981 5886 recovered pieces of ironworking (smithing) slag.{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI5573 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints. WHS99.
- <2> SLI5574 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints. LCNCC 215.99.
- <3> SLI6980 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Jan 2001. 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints. WSHS00.
- <4> SLI6981 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Jan 2001. 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints. LCNCC 215.99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4979 5885 (53m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAINFLEET ALL SAINTS, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints (ELI2300)
- Event - Intervention: 9 High Street, Wainfleet All Saints (ELI889)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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