Monument record MLI83054 - Medieval Activity, Johnsons Seeds Site, Boston
Summary
Medieval activity at the former Johnsons Seeds site, Boston.
Type and Period (3)
- SETTLEMENT ? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PIT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
An evaluation was conducted at the former Johnson's Seed Site, Boston. Environmental evidence indicates that the site perhaps changed from marshland to common land at some point during the medieval period. This is certainly supported by a series of features and finds recorded during trial trenching. Although evidence suggests that this area was still susceptible to periodic flooding. Pits and channels/ditches were identified here and these may relate to the construction of a bank close to the river and drainage of the land. Other recorded ditches may have served as land boundaries. Pottery recovered is all of a late medieval date except for two 11th-12th century sherds which are thought to have originated from manuring scatters or even earlier deposits that have been disturbed. Hammerscale indicates smithing was taking place in the vicinity and again further supports habitation at this time. {1}{2}
A single redeposited 13th-15th century sherd was found during a watching brief to the rear of 10, 12 and 13 London Road, Boston. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI7913 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Former Johnson's Seed's Site, Boston. BLR02.
- <2> SLI7914 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Land at former Johnson's Seed's Site, Boston. LCNCC:2002.192.
- <3> SLI11115 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. 10, 12 and 13 London Road, Boston. APS site code: BOLR 6.
- <4> SLI11116 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. 10, 12 and 13 London Road, Boston. LCNCC 2006.160.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3256 4324 (199m by 199m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: 10, 12 and 13 London Road, Boston (ELI7401)
- Event - Intervention: Former Johnsons Seed's Site (ELI3194)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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