Monument record MLI84215 - Shrunken Medieval Village, Overton Green, Little Humby
Summary
Earthworks of a shrunken medieval village at Overton Green, Little Humby.
Type and Period (1)
- SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 800 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthworks of a shrunken medieval village at Overton Green, Little Humby. {1}
A spread of over 200 late Saxon and medieval pottery sherds were recovered in 1979, during field walking on the site of the shrunken medieval village earthworks known as Overton Green. The assemblage comprised pottery dating from the 10th century onwards, and included fragments of Stamford ware. The largest group of sherds were of 13th-14th century type. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4819 Unpublished Document: R.H. Healey and D.R. Roffe. Some Medieval and Later Earthworks in South Lincolnshire. pp.30-2, fig.15.
- <2> SLI8627 Bibliographic Reference: Lane, T.W.. 1995. The Archaeology and Developing Landscape of Ropsley and Humby, Lincolnshire. no.23.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0054 3284 (250m by 246m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROPSLEY AND HUMBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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