Monument record MLI85505 - Post medieval wall, Boston Grammar School, Boston
Summary
Post medieval wall, Boston Grammar School, Boston
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY WALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 13671
An archaeological recording brief took place in advance of, and during, the dismantling and reconstruction of a 14.5m section of wall forming the boundary between Boston Grammar School and Greyfriars Lane, Boston. The results of the work confirmed that the wall structure incorporated a significant quantity of re-used stonework and brick. Although the wall is certainly post-medieval (and of more than one build) it would appear that the wall is earlier than originally believed (unquantified observations suggested a date of in the 18th or 19th century). It may relate to either the original Malt Yard which was established in 1590 or even the first School building. It is also possible that it was built on the alignment of a medieval precursor associated with the Franciscan Friary site, or nearby Hussey Tower. The amount of worked stone recovered from the wall was more than expected, and the state of preservation was very good. The architectural elements were all re-used and it is assumed that these originated from the friary or Hussey Tower {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9005 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Sept 1998. Archaeological Recording Brief and Survey, Boston Grammar School, Boston. BGS98.
- <2> SLI9006 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeology. Sept 1998. Archaeological Recording Brief and Survey, Boston Grammar School, Boston. LCNCC 156.98.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32910 43739 (65m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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