Monument record MLI84748 - Medieval features on land at Holbeach Road, Spalding
Summary
Medieval features on land at Holbeach Road, Spalding
Type and Period (6)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
- RUBBISH PIT (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
- SALT WORKS ? (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1400 AD to 1599 AD)
- IRON WORKING SITE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD to 1600 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23828
A number of archaeological features were identified during excavation on land at Holbeach Road, Spalding, in the form of boundary ditches and pits dating to between the 12th and 16th century. Some of the features dating to the 12th century show indirect evidence for salt production in the area; particularly a rubbish pit containing burnt clay, tile and brick from a possible saltern trough or structure. {1} {2}
Following the initial investigations in 2003, a full excavation was carried out on part of the site. This revealed no definate evidence for salt making, and environmental samples showed a dry grassland environment unsuitable for salt manufacture. The excavation did reveal evidence for large-scale crop processing from the 12th century and also for iron working from the 13th century-early post medieval period, both of which played an important part in the local economy. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI8784 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 2003. Holbeach Road, Spalding Archaeological Evaluation Report. HOLS03.
- <2> SLI8785 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. June 2003. Holbeach Road, Spalding Archaeological Evaluation Report. LCNCC 2003.113.
- <3> SLI10613 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological Excavation at land off Holbeach Road. HOLS04.
- <4> SLI10614 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2004. Archaeological Excavation at land off Holbeach Road. LCNCC 2004.18.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 25691 23647 (182m by 179m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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