Monument record MLI80797 - Possible moated site, Church Road
Summary
Possible moated site, Church Road
Type and Period (2)
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Full Description
During a watching brief, a 14m wide feature was excavated, aligned approximately northwest-southeast and with steeply sloping sides.The fill consisted of dark brown clay loam and limestone rubble.. The feature has been interpreted as a backfilled watercourse or broad ditch. The feature shared a common alignment with the boundary wall of Hainton House, which forms one side of a narrow lane leading to Rectory Lane. It has been suggested that the position of Hainton House, 25m west of the church, might indicate that it represents a medieval manorial site, with the large feature being a backfilled medieval moat. However, the height of the site (39m OD) and its position on limestone bedrock cast doubt on this.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6027 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. May 2000. Watching brief on Branston Mains Relay: Branston & Washingborough. WBM99.
- <2> SLI6028 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. May 2000. Watching brief on Branston Mains Relay: Branston & Washingborough. LCNCC 193.99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0209 6725 (43m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANSTON AND MERE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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