Monument record MLI87902 - Settlement of Fen Houses, South Somercotes
Summary
The settlement of Fen Houses, South Somercotes is first referenced in 1856 as an established hamlet, and survives to the present day.
Type and Period (2)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD? to 2050 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 46137
The settlement of Fen Houses in South Somercotes parish is first referenced in 1856 as a hamlet. {1}
Earthworks were observed on aerial photographs as part of the national mapping programme. These include field systems and enclosures, which were interpreted as medieval. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. p 237.
- <2> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF3992:LI.4.2.2.3 - 6.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3980 9312 (259m by 280m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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