Monument record MLI82088 - Possible blacksmith's workshop, Aubourn
Summary
Possible blacksmith's workshop, Aubourn, thought to be located between Royal Oak Lane and Chapel Lane.
Type and Period (2)
- BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Post Medieval - 1670 AD? to 1799 AD?)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Post Medieval - 1670 AD? to 1799 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 61907
Geophysical survey and trial trenching recovered pieces of iron smithing slag, suggesting the presence of a smithy or farrier's workshop in the immediate vicinity, predating the one north of Royal Oak Lane. The slag was found in ashy layers containing late 17th to late 18th century pottery. See also PRN 61906.{1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI7045 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. June 1999. Land situated between Royal Oak Lane and Chapel Lane, Aubourn.
- <2> SLI7043 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 1999. Land between Royal Oak Lane and Chapel Lane, Aubourn. ROA99.
- <3> SLI7044 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 1999. Land between Royal Oak Lane and Chapel Lane, Aubourn. LCNCC 133.99.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 9247 6270 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AUBOURN HADDINGTON AND SOUTH HYKEHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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