Monument record MLI22438 - ROMANO-BRITISH REMAINS
Summary
ROMANO-BRITISH REMAINS
Type and Period (2)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A general sherd scatter over the area, with concentrations on patches of darker soil which all yielded 2nd to 3rd century pottery. A:TF20132362 the largest and most clearly defined area, occupation continued until probably the late 4th century, Flavian sherds attested occupation beginning in 1st century. Concentrations of baked clay fragments and powder, were also seen. {1}{2}{3}
The indicated area is perfectly flat and the soil of a uniform colour. Partial perambulation of the crop was possible, a few greyware sherds were found.{1}
During the fenland survey an extensive scatter of debris, including quern, pottery, slag and stone was noted. {4}
This site is within an area of extensive cropmarks (20153). {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2684 Index: OS CARD INDEX. PINCHBECK. TF 22 SW:1,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI654 Article in Serial: Hallam, S.J.. 1960. Romano-British Salt Industry in South Lincolnshire. p.48.
- <3> SLI3220 Index: SMR FILE. PINCHBECK. TF 22 SW:AI -.
- <4> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. 5 GAZ PIN35AB.
- <5> SLI63 Article in Monograph: HALLAM, S.J.. 1970. ‘Settlement around the Wash’ in The Fenland in Roman Times. GAZ 2023W P 288.
- <6> SLI3705 Map: HALLAM, S.J.. 1970. The maps for ‘Settlement around the Wash’ in The Fenland in Roman Times. MAP 4 SHEET D.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2008 2367 (190m by 180m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PINCHBECK, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Related to: ROMAN ARTEFACTS (Monument) (MLI20159)
- Related to: ROMAN FINDS (Monument) (MLI20161)
- Related to: ROMANO-BRITISH BRIQUETAGE (Monument) (MLI20157)
- Related to: ROMANO-BRITISH BRIQUETAGE (Monument) (MLI20158)
- Related to: ROMANO-BRITISH SETTLEMENT (Monument) (MLI20153)
- Related to: Saxon Pottery, Holland's Chase, Pinchbeck West (Monument) (MLI20162)
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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