Monument record MLI20351 - Medieval settlement of Moulton
Summary
The village originally known as Multon is recorded to have originated in AD1100 under the auspices of Thomas de Multon.
Type and Period (2)
- SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PIT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD? to 1600 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Both Ivo Taillebois and Guy de Craon owned land in Moulton, previously known as Multune. {1}
White's Lincolnshire Directory of 1882 (p.607) says that 'the village anciently called Multon, is said to have originated in AD1100 under the auspices of Thomas de Multon, whose family had a moated mansion in a place called Hall Grounds'. See King's Hall moated site (PRN 20012, SAM 62). {2}
Archaeological monitoring at 1 High Street, recorded a medieval rubbish pit and pottery, animal remains and some fragments of clay pipe. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. p.89(14/99); p.184(57/53).
- <2> SLI3175 Index: SMR FILE. MOULTON. TF 32 SW:A -.
- <3> SLI13379 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2011. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 1 High Street, Moulton. MOHS09.
- <4> SLI13380 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. Archaeological Monitoring and Recording at 1 High Street, Moulton. LCNCC: 2009.200.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3071 2406 (506m by 642m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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