Medieval and early modern management of the River Lymn and Wainfleet Haven (east Lincolnshire, England)

摘要

The post-Roman evolution of the landscape of coastal east Lincolnshire exhibits regional links from early medieval times in the case of major fen and sea banks, to which can be added local links and actions for bank-building, pasture reclamation, harbours, fisheries, and the impress of local government. In a landscape much defined by water, now largely insignificant watercourses were once the scene of considerable concern. In the case of the Lymn, the instrumental role played by local magnates is dominant, but the input of local communities in undertaking and often benefiting from the actual labour also diversifies the overallpicture. The Supplementary Material facility is used to expand on a number of points germane, but not central, to the main narrative.