Monument record MLI98445 - Medieval Sea Bank in Weston
Summary
A flood defence bank in Weston parish known as Roman Bank but probably medieval.
Type and Period (1)
- SEA DEFENCES (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1700 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A flood defence bank in Weston parish that is marked on the OS 1905 map as Roman Bank. It is probably medieval, dating to the twelfth or thirteenth century. It survives as an earthwork for most of its length and is visible on the Environment Agency Lidar maps. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. -.
- <2> SLI13287 Map: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 1983. The Wash - Green Marsh Areas. paper. -.
- <3> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006. Environment Agency Lidar Scans. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 29240 27072 (3053m by 430m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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