Monument record MLI87019 - Iron slag scatter on the proposed Red Barn Quarry extension, Castle Bytham
Summary
Iron slag scatter on the proposed Red Barn Quarry extension, Castle Bytham
Type and Period (2)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Unknown date)
- IRON WORKING SITE (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 36565
A walkover survey was conducted at the proposed extension to Red Barn Quarry, Castle Bytham prior to extraction. An iron slag scatter was observed. {1}
A geophysical survey was undertaken on the proposed extension of Red Barn Quarry, Castle Bytham prior to planning determination. Evidence was recovered supporting the suggestion of an iron working site in the east of the proposed extension. There was even a suggestion of an enclosure on the same alignment as the iron working and therefore it may be associated with the iron working. {2}
An archaeological fieldwalking survey was undertaken on the proposed quarry extension area at Castle Bytham. Evidence for iron smelting was recovered from two areas on site. On the basis of the fieldwalking, it can be concluded that the potential for the area to contain remains associated with medieval or earlier ironworking is high, and the remains may be related to the Castle Bytham iron smelting and working ('fabrica ferri') mentioned in the Domesday Book.{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI9777 Report: Northern Archaeological Associates. 2004. Walkover survey at Red Barn Quarry extension, Castle Bytham. NAA04/77.
- <2> SLI10123 Report: GSB Prospection Ltd. Apr 2005. Geophysical survey at Red Barn Quarry, Castle Bytham. 2005/16.
- <3> SLI10230 Report: Northern Archaeological Associates. Mar 2005. Fieldwalking Survey at Red Barn Quarry Extension, Castle Bytham. NAA05/29.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 98525 19555 (180m by 180m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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