Monument record MLI91545 - Possible Medieval Hedgerows, Foxby Lane, Gainsborough
Summary
Hedgerows of possible medieval origin, on land off Foxby Lane, Gainsborough.
Type and Period (2)
- HEDGE (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD? to 2050 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The field boundary that runs north-north-east to south-south-west across this field is documented on a map of the 17th century, as is the northern boundary. It is thought that these boundaries may be relics of an earlier, possibly medieval, field system. Both hedges contained at least 7 species of plant, which is thought to indicate an age of approximately 700 years. This suggests that they are associated with clearance and extension of farmland in the 13th century. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI8013 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2002. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and Metal Detector Survey: Land off Foxby Lane, Gainsborough. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 83052 88837 (234m by 199m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GAINSBOROUGH, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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