Monument record MLI81820 - Saxo-Norman ditch, Holbeach
Summary
A ditch of probable 10th-12th century date on land at Park Road, Holbeach.
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1199 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
During an evaluation, a ditch thought to date to the late Saxon/Medieval period was recorded. The feature was dated by a single sherd of 10th-12th century Stamford ware, but as the feature had been greatly disturbed, this dating is not secure. The nature of the plant and mollusc remains in the fill of the ditch suggest the site had a rural rather than urban character, and the site may represent a farmstead. Alternatively, the site may lie within the boundaries of the medieval hospital of All Saints' (see MLI22232). {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6830 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at 4 Park Road, Holbeach. APS Site Code: HPR99.
- <2> SLI6831 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at 4 Park Road, Holbeach. LCNCC: 1999.84.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3593 2487 (22m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2025 3:00PM
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