Monument record MLI127226 - Romano British Enclosures and Saltern, Heckington Fen
Summary
An area of possible settlement remains comprising enclosures and including evidence for salt making was identified during evaluation at Heckington Fen.
Type and Period (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of probable enclosures comprises of ditches and gullies was identified during evaluation excavations. A saltern was also recorded. A wide variety of pottery was recorded including greyware, shell tempered wares, Dales-type wares, South Carlton, Nene Calley colour-coated, grit-tempered wares, amphora, samian and London-type. Animal bone and oyster/scallop shell was also well represented. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18288 Report: Wessex Archaeology. 2022. Heckington Fen Energy Park, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation. WSX Site Code 267010.
- <2> SLI18289 Archive: Wessex Archaeology. 2022. Heckington Fen Energy Park, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation. LCNCC 2022.104.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2011 4495 (1195m by 918m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HECKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Heckington Fen Energy Park, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation (ELI14238)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Aug 28 2024 9:35AM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.