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Monument Number 1471227
Hob Uid: 1471227
Location : Lincolnshire South Kesteven Castle Bytham
Grid Ref : SK9940018600
Summary : A possible medieval iron bloomery site located east of Castle Hill. Slag has been found in mole hills on the site and this could be the site mentioned in the Domesday Book as 'fabricas ferri'.
More information : A possible medieval iron bloomery site located east of Castle Hill. Slag has been found in mole hills on the site and this could be the site mentioned in the Domesday Book as 'fabricas ferri'. No slag was seen during the field visit and no earthworks were visible. (1)

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Source details : MPP Iron and Steel Industries: STEP 3, Site Assessments
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Bloomery, Slag Heap
Evidence : Find, Levelled Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 91 NE 46
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Monument Number 1471227