Monument record MLI84750 - Medieval salt production site, Spalding
Summary
Probable 12th century salt production
Type and Period (1)
- SALT WORKS ? (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23829
Probable salt production site dating to the 12th century as attested by a possible saltern mound and, indirectly, salt making waste and by-products (in the form of brick, plano-convex brick, tile and fired daub and clay) was found within an associated rubbish pit. The exact location of this industry is unknown, yet it is assumed to be in the near vicinity. {1} {2}
Excavation at the site failed to find any definite evidence of salt making. Fired clay with a coloured crust which could represent salt production residues was recovered. This was the only possibly salt related material recovered from the site. However, environmental sampling revealed a predominantly dry grassland environment with only fresh water sources present and therefore unsuitable for salt production. It seems likely that the fired clay is related to some other, non salt related, activity. {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.
Map
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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