Monument record MLI87754 - Salterns east of Grainthorpe
Summary
Salterns east of Grainthorpe
Type and Period (3)
- SALT WORKS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MACULA (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthwork mounds of former salterns were observed in this area on aerial photographs as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
They were also observed on a site visit in 2004, conducted as part of the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marsh project. After the salterns fell out of use, ridge and furrow was created over the top, which can also be seen on the aerial photographs. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF3997: LI.41.14.5.
- <2> SLI10128 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2004. Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marsh: Archaeological and Historical Data Collection. -.
- <3> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. AUD 47.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3950 9755 (533m by 519m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAINTHORPE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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