Monument record MLI81915 - Early medieval/medieval activity, Bacon's Lane
Summary
Early medieval/medieval activity, Bacon's Lane, including evidence of ironworking.
Type and Period (4)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Medieval - 1170 AD to 1399 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1170 AD to 1399 AD)
- PIT (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1199 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1170 AD to 1399 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23703
Geophysical survey and trial trenching recorded a pit dated to the 10th-12th centuries, and a substantial late 12th-14th century ditch-like feature which contained a quantity of ironworking (smithing) slag (mostly hearth bottoms) and hammerscale, indicating ironworking in the vicinity.{1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI6410 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. Dec 2000. Land off Milestone Lane, Pinchbeck. MLP00.
- <2> SLI6978 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 2001. Land off Milestone Lane and Bacon Lane, Pinchbeck. MLPB01.
- <3> SLI6979 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 2001. Land off Milestone Lane and Bacon Lane, Pinchbeck. LCNCC 2001.99.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2427 2682 (49m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PINCHBECK, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: Land off Milestone Lane and Bacon Lane, Pinchbeck (ELI2298)
- Event - Survey: Land off Milestone Lane, Pinchbeck (ELI1645)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.