Monument record MLI91626 - Medieval remains on land 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln
Summary
Medieval remains on land 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln
Type and Period (5)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
- CELLAR (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
- BUILDING (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
- POTTERY WORKSHOP ? (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
- CESS PIT (Medieval - 1300 AD to 1499 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 70613
Medieval remains including an east-west lined ditch and the cellar of a building were discovered during trial trenching. The ditch was cut during the 14th-15th century and may have been a property boundary relating to a plot extending eastward from the High Street. The cellar was constructed of limestone rubble and faced on the inside with larger stones. Its backfill was a mortar-rich deposit containing fragments of roof tile of 14th century date (although such tiles are often re-used on later structures). A deposit of sandy silts containing predominantly 14th-15th century pottery was also observed. This pottery includes waster material, indicating that industrial pottery production was taking place nearby. Some earlier, Saxo-Norman, pottery was also found. This material is residual but may indicate some activity nearby. {1}{2}
A subsequent excavation revealed more medieval features. These include a rectangular pit interpreted as a cesspit or latrine which was possibly related to the stone structure discovered during the trial excavation. This deposit contained a large fragment of a 13th century dripping dish, a utensil used during roasting of joints of meat. This suggests a relatively wealthy household existed nearby. A demolition deposit containing frequent stone rubble and roof tile was also seen. This probably relates to the demolition or gradual collapse of a stone building such as the one found during the trial excavation. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11905 Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Trial Trenching of land at 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln. LIMO08.
- <2> SLI11906 Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation Report: Trial Trenching of land at 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2008.57.
- <3> SLI13146 Report: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2010. Excavation of land at 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln. LIMO 09.
- <4> SLI13147 Archive: Allen Archaeological Associates. 2010. Excavation of land at 9-11 Monson Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2009.194.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97393 70512 (40m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PARK, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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