Monument record MLI92436 - Post medieval activity, Lincoln Minster School, Lincoln
Summary
18th century pottery and a fragment of clay pipe were recovered during an archaeological evaluation. A subsequent watching brief revealed evidence of post-medieval mining.
Type and Period (2)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Post Medieval - 1600 AD to 1799 AD)
- IRONSTONE MINE (Post Medieval - 1750 AD to 1899 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 71046
An archaeological evaluation undertaken in June 2008 revealed post medieval artefacts including a fragment of 17th century clay pipe and 18th century pottery. {1}{2}
A subsequent watching brief, undertaken during September to December 2008, revealed three shafts interpreted as ventilation shafts for adit mines exploiting the Northamptonshire Ironstone, which underlies Lincolnshire Limestone in this area. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI12317 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Lincoln Minster School, Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln. LIMS08.
- <2> SLI12318 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2008. Archaeological Evaluation on Land at Lincoln Minster School, Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2008.121.
- <3> SLI12512 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Jan 2009. Archaeological Watching Brief on Land at Minster School, Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln. LIMS08.
- <4> SLI12513 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Jan 2009. Archaeological Watching Brief on Land at Minster School, Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln. LCNCC 2008.121.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 98135 71772 (32m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABBEY, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 25 2021 2:51PM
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