Monument record MLI80737 - Medieval bloomery site, east of Castle Bytham

Summary

Medieval bloomery site, east of Castle Bytham

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A bloomery site which is possibly of medieval date has been located by Jane Cowgill. Slag has been found in mole hills. A site in the area is recorded as 'fabricas ferri' in Domesday, but the site may be smelting or smithing. No slag was exposed during the site visit, nor were any earthworks visible. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Unpublished Document: English Heritage. 2000. MPP Iron and Steel Industry: Site Assessment. -.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 994 186 (60m by 55m)
Civil Parish CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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