Monument record MLI81342 - Post-Medieval Timber Structure, The Haven, Fishtoft
Summary
A post-medieval timber structure of uncertain function, at The Haven, Fishtoft.
Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During a watching brief, at least ten upright timbers (king piles) were recorded, thought to be a former landing stage. The timbers were in four rows, aligned north-west/south-east. Indications were that other timbers had been removed from the same alignments. The similarity of the posts suggested that they served a common function and were probably of similar date. There were indications that there may have been linking timbers between the posts at one time, and at least two timbers had metal attachments, which were no earlier than the post-medieval period. The size and spacing of the posts suggests that they were not a rapidly erected feature, but the extent of the posts seemed excessive for a landing stage. No function for the posts could be determined, although the posts may have protected adjacent land prior to the erection of the floodbank in 1942. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6438 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Jan 2001. Wash Banks Tidal Defences - Hobhole to Butterwick Low. FSD99.
- <2> SLI6439 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Jan 2001. Wash Banks Tidal Defences - Hobhole to Butterwick Low. LCNCC 234.99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3866 3910 (235m by 240m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FISHTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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