Title: |
Desk-Top Assessment of the Archaeological Implications of Proposed Development Adjacent to Double Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire (SDS96) (APS Project No. 32/96) |
Number of Pages: |
27 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
The assessment was undertaken to determine the archaeological implications of proposed development on land adjacent to Double Street. Evidence for prehistoric activity in the area was restricted to the find of two stone axes. Romano-British occupation of the region was identified in the vicinity of Spalding and within the town. Saxon activity was indicated by documentary references of the 7th century that mentioned the tribe of 'Spaldas'. No indication of the size or nature of the settlement could be ascertained. Medieval activity was well represented in the vicinity. Spalding was an important centre during this period and boasted a priory and a possible stone castle. The priory became one of the richest in the country and supported its own fishing fleet. The earliest maps indicated that the investigation area was once open ground prior to the 18th century. The first detailed map of Spalding in 1732 was also the first to show Double Street. Development since then took the form of quayside warehouses intermingled with cottages. [Au] |
Author: |
P Cope-Faulkner
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Project Services
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Year of Publication: |
1996
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Double Street Spalding Lincolnshire |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Spalding |
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Subjects / Periods: |
Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
PREHISTORIC
(Historic England Periods)
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EARLY MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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7th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
1732 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1996
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: DOUBLE STREET, SPALDING Study area: Investigation type: Desk-based District: South Holland Monument: Ngr: TF25052287, TF25062282 Parish: Postcode: PE112AA, PE112NP
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |