Monument record MLI85390 - Early medieval / medieval iron smelting, Star Lane, Stamford
Summary
Early medieval / medieval iron smelting, Star Lane, Stamford
Type and Period (4)
- IRON WORKING SITE (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1299 AD)
- IRON FURNACE (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1299 AD)
- SMELTERY (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1299 AD)
- PIT (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 900 AD to 1299 AD)
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Full Description
PRN 36479
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken on land at Star Lane, Stamford, in order to assess the likely impact of a proposed residential development on any buried archaeological remains. The evaluation identified evidence for iron smelting in the immediate vicinity dating to the early medieval to high medieval period (900 to 1299 AD). The earliest deposit identified was a compacted surface of limestone, mortar, fired clay and 20% slag. Predominantly the slag fragments were lying smooth side up and formed a continuous plate, indicating flow across a surface in a molten state before setting in situ. This suggests an iron-smelting furnace in close proximity, possibly just to the south of the evaluation trench. Immediately above this deposit were layers containing pottery, tile and slag, as well as a spread of maroon red, roasted ore dust. This material, known as 'fines', is indicative of iron-ore processing. The 'fines' layer was sealed by a thick deposit of clayey sand and gravel, possibly representing levelling subsequent to the demise of the iron-working industry, probably during the 13th to 15th centuries {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI8964 Report: Archaeological Project Services. August 2003. Archaeological evaluation of land at Star Lane, Stamford. SLL03.
- <2> SLI8965 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. August 2003. Archaeological evaluation of land at Star Lane, Stamford. LCNCC 2003.97.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 03183 07272 (19m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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