Monument record MLI127242 - Roman pottery production site, Market Rasen
Summary
A kiln and evidence of clay extraction on land off Linwood Road, Market Rasen. A large assemblage of Roman pottery was also recovered.
Type and Period (3)
- POTTERY KILN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- PIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A predominently Greyware-based pottery assemblage (745 sherds, weighing 22.72kg) dated to the late 2nd and early 3rd century, found in context with a kiln and possible evidence for clay extraction, was identified during evaluation trenching on land off Linwood Road to the south of Market Rasen, in 2014. Rim sherds, bases, sherds, handles, and a complete pot were recovered, with fabrics including greyware, Parisian ware, white ware, and native ware types, with a small quantity of Central Gaulish Samian also identified. An additional 0.583kg of kiln furniture was also recorded. The kiln itself was circular, with walls between 0.30m and 0.38m thick, with associated construction stakeholes and a probable stoking area. {1}{2}
It is likely that the site, alongside comparable Roman pottery production and industrial sites in the area (MLI54269, MLI52736), forms part of a larger extra-mural industrial zone.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI18326 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2014. Land off Linwood Road, South of Market Rasen: Archaeological Evaluation Report. PCAS Site Code: LINE14.
- <2> SLI18327 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2014. Land off Linwood Road, South of Market Rasen: Archaeological Evaluation Report. LCNCC: 2014.182.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1095 8836 (141m by 62m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARKET RASEN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 3:32PM
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