Monument record MLI20187 - Romano-British Activity, Fen Farm, Pinchbeck South Fen
Summary
Romano-British activity at Fen Farm, Pinchbeck South Fen.
Type and Period (5)
- INDUSTRIAL SITE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- LINEAR FEATURE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of Romano-British cropmarks, including linear features and old watercourses. The site includes a wide area of red soil and pulverized baked clay in a silty levee forming a distinct 'red hill'. Finds identified in this area include sparse pottery sherds, burnt stone, bone, slag and an iron nail. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}{6}{7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI2684 Index: OS CARD INDEX. PINCHBECK. TF 12 SE: 9, 1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI654 Article in Serial: Hallam, S.J.. 1960. Romano-British Salt Industry in South Lincolnshire. p.46.
- <3> SLI618 Article in Serial: NENQUIN, J.. 1961. SALT: A STUDY IN ECONOMIC PREHISTORY. vol.6, p.65-70.
- <4> SLI3220 Index: SMR FILE. PINCHBECK. TF 12 SE: N.
- <5> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. 5 GAZ PIN 23, 24.
- <6> SLI63 Article in Monograph: HALLAM, S.J.. 1970. ‘Settlement around the Wash’ in The Fenland in Roman Times. gaz.1922 E, p.261.
- <7> SLI3705 Map: HALLAM, S.J.. 1970. The maps for ‘Settlement around the Wash’ in The Fenland in Roman Times. map.3, sheet.C.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1965 2235 (426m by 501m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PINCHBECK, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Fenland in Roman Times (ELI3772)
- Event - Survey: Fenland Survey Field Walking (ELI595)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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