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Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 306630
Hob Uid: 306630
Location : Staffordshire Lichfield Lichfield
Grid Ref : SK1190009300
Summary : Bishop Roger de Clinton (1129-48) made a defensive ditch round Lichfield. There is evidence that George Lane is on the line as it was still known as Castle Ditch in mid 15th century. The course on the SE is shown on a plan of 1350. Milley's Hospital is built in the ditch. No visible remains.
More information : Bishop Roger de Clinton (1129-48) made a defensive ditch round Lichfield. There is evidence that George Lane (SK 12040965) is on the line as it was still known as Castle Ditch in mid 15th century. The course on the SE is shown on a plan of 1350 (2) (see illustration card) Milley's Hospital is built in the ditch. (1-3) No trace of the ditch remains. A plaque at SK 11770923 records the road is on the site of the ditch. (4)

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Source details : (T Barns)
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Vol(s) : 48, 1913

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Source details : Trans Staffordshire Record Society 1950 (H Thorpe)
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Source details : F1 WCW 07-MAY-58
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date :
Monument End Date : 1148
Monument Start Date : 1129
Monument Type : Town Defences
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 10 NW 36
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1958-05-07
End Date : 1958-05-07

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 306630