MLI89646 - Probable site of St Clement in the Bail church and churchyard, Lincoln

Monument record MLI89646 - Probable site of St Clement in the Bail church and churchyard, Lincoln

Summary

St Clements may have been founded in the early 11th century, although this is uncertain, and it probably ceased to function in the 14th century. Its location was previously believed to lie in the vicinity of the graveyard of St Mary Magdalene although it may have been in the area of the water tower.

Type and Period (2)

CHURCH (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 1000 AD? to 1457 AD)
CHURCHYARD (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Medieval - 1000 AD? to 1457 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Conservation Area: Cathedral and City Centre (Lincoln No.1)

Full Description

PRN 70547 St Clement's is the least known of the Bail churches. Its foundation date is uncertain although it has been suggested, based on its dedication, that it may have been founded in the early 11th century. It is not mentioned directly in the documentary record until 1302 although references to the parish appear in the 12th century. It is situated in a peripheral location and the parish was never well populated. It may have ceased to function by the end of the 14th century although this is not certain and the churchyard certainly remained defined until at least 1457. The location of the church and churchyard is unclear and it was previously believed to lie in the vicinity of the graveyard of St Mary Magdalene on the east side of West Bight although it is now believed to lie further to the west, in the area of the water tower. {1}{2}{3}{4} Trial trenching in August 2008 revealed robbed walls of a building which were possibly part of the north transept and nave of St Clement's Church. {7}{8}

Sources/Archives (8)

<1> SLI9142 Bibliographic Reference: Jones, Michael, J; Stocker, D.; and Vince, A.. 2003. The City by the Pool including LARA. RAZ 9.60.31, 10.60.31.
<2> SLI11158 Article in Serial: Edmund Venables. 1888. 'A list and brief description of the churches of Lincoln previous to the period of the Reformation' in Associated Architectural and Archaeological Societies’ Reports and Papers. p.342, no.42.
<3> SLI1087 Bibliographic Reference: HILL, J.W.F.. 1948. Medieval Lincoln. p.105.
<4> SLI6442 Bibliographic Reference: Kenneth Cameron. 1984. The Place-Names of Lincolnshire, Part 1. 1. p.120.
<5> SLI2604 Index: Ordnance Survey. OS card index for Lincoln. LINCOLN. SK 97 SE; 22.
<6> SLI3134 Index: SMR file cards for Lincoln. LINCOLN. SK 97 SE; CZ.
<7> SLI12299 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation at Wickham Gardens, Chapel Lane, Lincoln. LWGE08.
<8> SLI12300 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation at Wickham Gardens, Chapel Lane, Lincoln. LCNCC: 2008.54.

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Grid reference	Centred SK 97484 72084 (50m by 99m)
Civil Parish	CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Intervention: Archaeological evaluation at Wickham Gardens, Chapel Lane, Lincoln (ELI9021)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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