Monument record MLI83911 - Unlocated Iron Working Site, Church Lane Area, South Witham
Summary
Unlocated iron working site, in the Church Lane area, South Witham.
Type and Period (1)
- IRON WORKING SITE (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1500 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Iron working slag has been recorded during archaeological investigations at 8 Church Lane (SK 9277 1929, see PRN 36111) and land to the rear of Sycamore House (SK 9273 1949, see PRN 36113). There is substantial evidence for the site at 8 Church Lane having been associated with the smelting and possible smithing of iron during the 12th and 13th centuries. The evidence is in the form of ironworking waste recovered from the fills of several pits. The absence of any clear structural evidence does, however, suggest that production was being undertaken off-site, although nearby. Similar remains were recovered during a watching brief to the rear of Sycamore House, which suggests that there may have been an industrial zone in the vicinity, producing iron-work beyond a subsistence level. It is also suggested that the remains continue beyond the western edge of the site. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI8489 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to the Rear of Sycamore House, Church Street, South Witham. SHSW02.
- <2> SLI8490 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2002. Land to the rear of Sycamore House, Church Street, South Witham. LCNCC 2002.311.
- <3> SLI8455 Report: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2002. 8 Church Lane, South Witham. -.
- <4> SLI8456 Archive: University of Leicester Archaeological Services. 2002. 8 Church Lane, South Witham. LCNCC 2001.448.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH WITHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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