Monument record MLI83531 - Thetford medieval settlement, north west of Baston
Summary
Thetford medieval settlement, north west of Baston
Type and Period (1)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1600 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
33390
Thetford hamlet is now represented by a single house, a manor farm which belonged to Spalding Abbey. A gravel road to the abbey was discovered when the fens were enclosed. There was formerly a chapel here, and there were institutions in 1529 and 1539. Human remains were dug up when foundations were cut for stables at Thetford House in the entrenchment in c.1887 and c.1904. The published earthworks are visible on aerial photographs. There are also cropmarks at TF 1086 1495, which do not appear to be part of the village remains. The earthworks have been interpreted as an old field road and associated gravel diggings. {1}{2}
The earthworks appear not to survive. {5}
The settlement of Thetford was documented during the thirteenth century. The name is derived from Old English, and means 'the peoples' ford', probably denoting a public ford. It is situated where the Roman road King Street crosses the river Glen. {3}
Eight inhumation burials were discovered at Armitage's Farm (TF 110 150) during the construction of a corn drier in 1965. {4}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI2377 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BASTON. TF 11 SW:2.
- <2> SLI2897 Index: SMR FILE. BASTON. TF 11 SW:C; RWH 10/6/76.
- <3> SLI5432 Bibliographic Reference: Kenneth Cameron. 1998. A Dictionary of Lincolnshire Place-Names. page 124.
- <4> SLI8362 Index: Dean, M.J.. 1965. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. page 27.
- <5> SLI8381 Aerial Photograph: Get Mapping. 2000. Digital National Imaging for Lincolnshire vertical aerial photographs. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 109 149 (415m by 416m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BASTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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