Site Event/Activity record ELI4197 - Geophysical Survey at Ancaster Roman Town and Cemetery

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 9841 4360 (573m by 293m) (Estimated from sources)
Civil Parish ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Technique(s)

  • Magnetometry Survey

Organisation

GSB Prospection

Date

From 19 Sep 2001 to 21 Sep 2003 (between)

Map

Description

A gradiometry survey was conducted as part of an investigation of the Roman Town and Cemetery at Ancaster. Two separate areas were surveyed: the cemetery area west of the Roman Town (area A) and an area to the east of the Roman Town (area B). A number of possible kilns or pyres were identified in area A, as well as a ditch which formed the northern limits of the Roman cemetery. Clearly defined enclosures and field systems were identified in area B, along with a possible road or causeway, which appeared to be earlier than the town defences, and a possible infilled quarry of unknown date. {1}{2}{3}

External Links (1)

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Report: GSB Prospection. 2001. Geophysical Survey at Ancaster Roman Town and Cemetery. -.
  •  Report: Time Team. 2008. Ancaster Roman Town and Cemetery. TT site codes: ANC01, ANS01.
  •  Archive: Time Team. 2008. Ancaster Roman Town and Cemetery. LCNCC 2001.257 and LCNCC 2001.258.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Romano-British Cemetery, Ancaster (Monument)
  • Romano-British Cemetery, Ancaster (Monument)
  • Undated Quarry, Ancaster (Monument)

Record last edited

May 24 2017 1:49PM

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