Was there a Monastery Where the Grimsby Golf Course is ?
Me: I think there was
Imaginary Sceptic: What proof do you have ?
Me: Dude ! I’ve actually got part of it !
Yes folks we’re really cooking with gas now. Today I managed to acquire two pieces of stonework that were uncovered when the Water Board dug up the land through the Grimsby Golf Course area to put in a water culvert. I have verbal testimony to the huge amount of stonework there and foundations - so not just stray bits of stone it seems.
What a Result - Awesome !
Looking at the condition I suspect this carved stone is probably from the interior
This piece possibly from a gable end or such like
This piece is hollowed out like a water trough or such like - not in my possession though
How good as that !
I’ll bet you all scoffed at the notion of Goldeneye Historical Investigator as well 
What I need now is more info and an expert to date to stonework. The first part looks newer to me, hence my suggestion of interior - we shall see. Please let me know if you know anything.
Well, that sees your host hugely satisfied today, well fed, been taking in the sun, fantastic result with the above - I may well take a drop of wine tonight and celebrate in the fashion of the monks that once lived in this area.
What a cracking day
Regards
Rod - Lincolnshire Archaeologist
archaeology
the dinosaur said,
February 10, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Rod, Well done, such success hints at fate! I can’t help but wonder where this is leading you?
Rod said,
February 11, 2008 @ 8:23 am
Dino
it could turn into something. I still cannot find details of anything on that site - which seems peculiar.
One thing I am noticing in internet searches now though is I’m turning up in most of them - very helpful
Regards
Rod
Annie Flinn said,
February 11, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
Sorry, my dear Monk, this all gives new meaning to being stoned. Well done, mate.
Rod said,
February 12, 2008 @ 9:32 am
Annie,
why thank you maaam !
Jordan said,
February 12, 2008 @ 10:28 am
Call in Time Team
Rod said,
February 12, 2008 @ 11:00 am
Jordan,
that actually is a point worth making. The club has plenty of info about it’s history on their website but no mention of this.
Was it checked out by experts at the time of the water works digging ?
If I ran a golf course I’d not make a lot of noise about it, I’d really rather not have people coming and digging it up …
Regards
Rod
Jordan said,
February 12, 2008 @ 11:15 am
RC
Go for it! Stop the council work! Scupper them in their tracks!
Any work can be stopped at any time if it is of historic or archaeological means.
Wouldn’t mention that you have some artefacts though
Jordan
Rod said,
February 12, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
Jordan
too late to stop them as it was done many years ago.
I’ve just met a member of the club who is going to make some enquiries at the club so the quest continues.
I’ll be hanging on to my artefacts - as all good bachelors do
Best
RC
Keith said,
February 29, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
Definately an old monastery site, consider the names on Wybers Estate next to the golf course, Priory Close - Sanctuary Way etc
Rod said,
February 29, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
Hi Keith
thanks for the comment and welcome to the site.
I keep hearing the same anecdotally but I have yet to uncover docuentary evidence.
That is my main quest at the moment.
If anybody has any information at all please do leave a comment.
Thanks again Keith
Regards
Rod