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Summary

Churchyard at the Church of St Mary, Ludborough. Likely dates to at least the 13th century, when the church it serves was built.

Full description

The churchyard at the Church of St Mary is depicted on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series map. It likely dates to at least the 13th century, when the church it serves was built (see PRN 41196). {1}

Internal and external alterations were made to the Church of St Mary in 1999 and 2000, for the installation of new services and a new heating system. Archaeological monitoring of these works exposed pieces of disarticulated human bones in the graveyard soil, along with a large quantity of post-medieval roof tile fragments. {2}{3}

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1902-06, 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition, TF 29 NE (Map). SLI3566.

<2> Lindsey Archaeological Services, 2000, St Mary's Church Alterations, Ludborough, LAS site code: LDM00 (Report). SLI6813.

<3> Lindsey Archaeological Services, 2000, St Mary's Church Alterations, Ludborough, LCNCC 2000.36 (Archive). SLI6814.

Monument Types

• CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)

Associated Finds

• HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD to 1900 AD)
• ROOF TILE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Events

• St Mary's Church Alterations, Ludborough

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