Monument record MLI86229 - Late medieval to post-medieval river bank, Boston
Summary
Late medieval to post-medieval river bank, Boston
Type and Period (1)
- FLOOD DEFENCES (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 13751
An archaeological evaluation (trial trenching) and watching brief (borehole monitoring) was undertaken along the Boston Docks Link Road, part of the Boston Southern Economic Corridor. The work identified deposits representing a stable, unshored riverbank of late medieval to post-medieval date. Analysis of the borehole survey results suggest that the River Witham was previously wider than at present. Additionally, the borehole data suggested that a river wall had been installed, probably in the medieval period, and this had led to scouring and deepening of the channel. The position of these medieval defences were not accurately located. However, variations in the results of the boreholes indicated this medieval river wall was between 5m and 20m back from the current river defence on the west side, and between 5m and 35m on the east side {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9350 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Jun 2004. Archaeological Evaluation on Boston Southern Economic Corridor, Boston Docks Link Road, Boston. BSEC04.
- <2> SLI9351 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. June 2004. Archaeological Evaluation on Boston Southern Economic Corridor, Boston Docks Link Road, Boston. LCNCC 2004.7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32765 43365 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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