More information : [Centred SK 927414] (4) Ringsthorpe is mentioned in 1086
and Barkeston cum Ringstorp in the early 14th century. Traces of
foundations of the lost hamlet are to be seen in two closes
adjoining the village on the west side of the Witham and north of
the road leading west to the railway station.
Air photographs show faint markings in the two fields mentioned
and in the field south of the road (4). (1-4)
There are slight amorphous earthworks in the area building debris
(mainly 19c -20c) is visible in plough at SK 92604142. (5)
The fields north of the road are under permanent pasture and
contain disturbed ground that forms no coherent pattern. In a
ploughed field, at SK 92514143, there is a large quantity of
undressed stone and medieval pottery.
The field south of the road is under plough, and investigation
produced further undressed stone and medieval pottery. The farmer
states that twenty years ago he ploughed up some large dressed
stones at SK 92 6413, but nothing shows on the surface now. (6)
The Medieval village earthworks described by the previous
authorities were not clearly visible on air photographs, to
allow features to be interpreted and transcribed. (7) |