Monument record MLI82751 - Limestone mine adit, Torkington House
Summary
Limestone mine adit, Torkington House
Type and Period (1)
- ADIT (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 35616
During a watching brief a limestone mining adit was observed. This had been backfilled in the 15th-16th century. Pottery recovered from the backfilling dates from 15th-16th century but late Saxon / early medieval pottery was also recovered, this appears to be from kiln waste which indicates the presence of a kiln in the area. Other artefacual evidence recovered from the adit includes animal bones, burnt stones, slag and slate. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7630 Report: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2002. Torkington House, 38 St Peters Street, Stamford. THS 02.
- <2> SLI7631 Archive: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2002. Torkington House, 38 St Peters Street, Stamford. LCNCC:2002.10.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0267 0705 (44m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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