Monument record MLI83303 - Undated possible sea bank, south of Mill Marsh Road, Moulton
Summary
Geophysical survey and trial trenching revealed a linear feature and ditches which were possibly a former sea bank.
Type and Period (4)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Unknown date)
- SEA DEFENCES (Unknown date)
- FLOOD DEFENCES (Unknown date)
- DITCH (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23791
During a geophysical survey in 1999, a linear feature was detected close to the southern edge of the site. It was thought to represent a former sea bank known to have followed the line of this boundary. {1}
Trial trenching revealed possible shallow ditches that were relating to the ones that had previously been identified during the geophysical survey. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI8165 Report: Engineering Archaeological Services Ltd. July 1999. Moulton Seas End Geophysical Survey.
- <2> SLI8424 Report: Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust. 2002. Mill Marsh Road, Moulton Sea's End, Moulton. HAT 657.
- <3> SLI8425 Archive: Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust. 2002. Mill Marsh Road, Moulton Sea's End, Moulton.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3210 2747 (87m by 37m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Moulton Seas End Geophysical Survey (ELI3454)
- Event - Survey: Moulton Seas End Geophysical Survey (ELI3455)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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