Monument record MLI81373 - Settlement of Bracebridge

Summary

The settlement of Bracebridge has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period, and became part of Lincoln in the fifteenth century.

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61528 The settlement of Bracebridge is first documented in the Domesday Book. At that time it was returned with Canwick. A church and priest are mentioned, which is probably referring to the church at Bracebridge (16/47) (see record 61531). {1} The second element of the place-name Bracebridge is derived from the Old English 'brycg' for bridge. The origins of the first element are uncertain (see record 61529). {2} Bracebridge parish was brought into the City in 1466, and later formed part of the Liberty of Lincoln. {3}{4} There were 18 families recorded there in 1563, and by 1721 there were 15 families living in Bracebridge. {5}{7} By 1801 the population had grown to 145, and by 1901 the numbers had increased to 2967. {4}{6} It has been tentatively suggested that Canwick formed the principal part of an early medieval estate, which also included Bracebridge and Wigford. {8} A watching brief at SK 968 682 (PRN 61528a) was undertaken on land adjacent to Beech Street / Newark Road, Lincoln prior to development. Three ditches, a pit, a gully, a posthole and a possible structure were uncovered and dated to the medieval period by finding stratified pottery, animal bone, leather and tile within them. There was evidence of two robber trenches and two possible floor surfaces, this has led to the conjunction that there was a structure here during the medieval period. There was also a furrow from medieval ridge and furrow. Post medieval planting beds possible associated with Bracebridge Hall (built 1883) were also uncovered (PRN 61528b). {9}{10} Trial trenching was undertaken by Allen Archaeological Associates in March 2011 at The Lodge, 210 Newark Road, Lincoln [61528c]. A stone spread which contained 13th to 14th century pottery and tile was revealed. This may have been associated with the crossing point of the River Witham. A 17th century dumping area was also found. {11}{12}

Sources/Archives (12)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. 6/1; 16/47, 48.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Kenneth Cameron. 1984. The Place-Names of Lincolnshire, Part 1. 1. page 18.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: HILL, J.W.F.. 1948. Medieval Lincoln. page 281-282.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: William Page (ed). 1906. The Victoria County History: Lincolnshire - Volume 2. page 377.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Gerald A.J. Hodgett. 1975. Tudor Lincolnshire. page 189.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. page 335.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: R.E.G. Cole. 1913. Speculum Dioeceseos Lincolniensis sub Episcopis Gul: Wake et Edm: Gibson A.D.1705-1723. Part 1: Archdeaconries of Lincoln and Stow. page 20.
  •  Article in Serial: Mills, D.. 2001. Lincolnshire Past and Present. No 44, pp.7-11.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. Jul 2004. Archaeological watching brief on land adjacent to Beech Street / Newark Road, Lincoln.. LNR03.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Jul 2004. Archaeological watching brief on land adjacent to Beech Street / Newark Road, Lincoln.. LCNCC 2003.76.
  •  Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2011. Trial trenching at The Lodge, 210 Newark Road, Lincoln. LINE11.
  •  Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2011. Trial trenching at The Lodge, 210 Newark Road, Lincoln. LCNCC: 2011.37.

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Grid reference Centred SK 9679 6804 (297m by 597m)
Civil Parish BRACEBRIDGE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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