Monument record MLI33703 - Medieval Activity, Tortoiseshell Wood, Castle Bytham
Summary
Medieval ridge and furrow and pottery, on land to the south of Tortoiseshell Wood, Castle Bytham.
Type and Period (3)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Sherds of cream coloured medieval pottery were found in this location. The sherds were possibly a variant of Stamford ware, dating to the 10th-12th centuries. {1}
Signs of ridge and furrow are in this field, which is bounded to the north by a bank and ditch, and partly following the line of the parish boundary. Earthworks of possible former ponds are in the north-east corner of the field. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1245 Correspondence: 1980. PARISH FILE. -.
- <2> SLI4914 Verbal Communication: Paul Everson. 1986. -.
- <3> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. SK9619: LI.781.2.1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9642 1964 (200m by 186m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH WITHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CASTLE BYTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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