Monument record MLI80737 - Medieval bloomery site, east of Castle Bytham
Summary
Medieval bloomery site, east of Castle Bytham
Type and Period (2)
- BLOOMERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Undated)
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)
- <1> SLI5932 Unpublished Document: English Heritage. 2000. MPP Iron and Steel Industry: Site Assessment. -.
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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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