Monument record MLI84959 - Medieval Activity, Woolram Wygate, Spalding
Summary
Medieval activity at Woolram Wygate, Spalding.
Type and Period (5)
- RUBBISH PIT (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
- POST HOLE (Medieval - 1100 AD to 1299 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- GULLY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DARLAND FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23840
Archaeological evaluation (trial trenching) on land at Woolram Wygate, Spalding identified a large medieval refuse pit and associated post hole, towards the eastern end of the site. Although direct settlement features or structures were not found, environmental analysis of the pit fills indicates that domestic settlement was located in the immediate vicinity. {1}{2}
Archaeological excavation in this area revealed a series of ditches, gullies and dylings of medieval date, indicating agricultural land use during this period. These features had been recut repeatedly, suggesting continued use and maintence over a long period. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI8833 Report: Archaeological Project Services. March 2003. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Woolram Wygate, Spalding. SWW02.
- <2> SLI8834 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. March 2003. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Woolram Wygate, Spalding. LCNCC 2001.454.
- <3> SLI10574 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Excavation at Wygate Park, Spalding - Area C. SWPC05.
- <4> SLI10575 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Excavation at Wygate Park, Spalding - Area C. LCNCC 2005.113.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 24011 23222 (32m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, 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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