Monument record MLI127579 - Truncated Roman Enclosure, Gainsborough Road, Lea
Summary
An enclosure identified during a geophysical survey was investigated, with the remains of a truncated Roman ditch and possible post pads encountered.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A rectlinear enclosure with a possible trackway identified during geophysical survey {1} was later investigated by trial trenching {2}{3}. While the trenching recorded 42 sherds of Roman pottery from a ditch, it appeared the remains had been truncated by later activity including ridge and furrow ploughing. The ditch was oriented approximately north to south, with two possible post pads also recorded.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI18879 Unpublished Document: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2016. Land off Gainsborough Road, Lea, Geophysical Survey. -.
- <2> SLI18880 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2016. Land off Gainsborough Road, Lea, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation Report. PCAS Site Code GRLE16.
- <3> SLI18881 Archive: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2016. Land off Gainsborough Road, Lea, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, Archaeological Evaluation Report. LCNCC 2016.196.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8252 8697 (58m by 58m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEA, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 27 2025 9:12AM
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