Monument record MLI115792 - Roman Finds, Ropsley Rise Wood
Summary
Concentration of Roman finds, found on land at Ropsley Rise Wood.
Type and Period (1)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A large concentration of 150 sherds of Roman pottery were found in this area in 1979, during field walking on land at Ropsley Rise Wood. The pottery assemblage was largely comprised of 3rd century greyware, but other finds indicate a wider date range and included a 2nd century brooch and an ornate copper alloy seal box. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI8627 Bibliographic Reference: Lane, T.W.. 1995. The Archaeology and Developing Landscape of Ropsley and Humby, Lincolnshire. no.16.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9721 3527 (212m by 216m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROPSLEY AND HUMBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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