Monument record MLI53776 - Medieval Boundaries and Enclosure, Waterhill Wood, Brocklesby
Summary
Cropmarks of a probable triple-ditched medieval boundary and enclosure, to the north of Waterhill Wood, Brocklesby.
Type and Period (4)
- BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks of a probable triple-ditched medieval boundary and enclosure, to the north of Waterhill Wood, Brocklesby. The main boundary feature is defined by three ditches with low banks, running for approximately 550m, and closely following the Brocklesby (Lincolnshire) and Habrough (North-East Lincolnshire) parish boundary. The feature turns north at its western end, where it continues as a single ditch for about 60m. A section of double-ditched boundary runs perpendicular to this section for about 25m. A likely associated rectilinear enclosure is visible to the immediate south, and approximately half-way along the visible, main triple-ditched boundary. This enclosure appears to be connected to the boundary by an extension of its western side. The boundary and enclosure features have similarities to presumed prehistoric triple-ditched sites elsewhere in Lincolnshire, though a emdieval date for these features is thought more likely. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TA1313: LI.402.3.1-3, 4.1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 1395 1327 (557m by 333m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROCKLESBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2026 3:25PM
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