Monument record MLI127243 - Roman metalworking waste, Linwood Road, South of Market Rasen
Summary
Furnace slag and tap slag recovered from waste pits on land adjacent to Linwood Road, Market Rasen, likely relating to a nearby metal working site.
Type and Period (1)
- PIT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A spread of high magnetic response was identified by geophysical survey. {1}
Subsequent archaeological excavation conducted in September 2014 revealed waste pits containing furnace slag and tap slag, likely from a nearby undiscovered metal working site. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI18325 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2014. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Geophysical Survey, Land off Linwood Road, South of Market Rasen. -.
- <2> SLI18326 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2014. Land off Linwood Road, South of Market Rasen: Archaeological Evaluation Report. PCAS Site Code: LINE14.
- <3> 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 1122 8827 (59m by 101m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARKET DEEPING, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2025 3:29PM
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