Monument record MLI23623 - Roman Settlement Site of Pennygate Drain
Summary
Roman Settlement Site of Pennygate Drain
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 199 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Roman - 43 AD to 199 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
23623
DURING A WATCHING BRIEF ON IMPROVEMENTS TO PENNYGATE DRAIN SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF UNDATED DITCHES AND SMALLER GULLIES WERE SEEN. TWO OF THESE DITCHES CONTAINED LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROMAN POTTERY, ANIMAL BONE, SLAG AND BURNT CLAY. THE POTTERY IS THAT EXPECTED FROM A FAIRLY HIGH STATUS SITE OCCUPIED FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND CENTURIES AD. ANALYSIS OF THE ANIMAL BONE SUGGESTS THAT THE ECONOMY MAY HAVE BEEN PREDOMINANTLY CATTLE FARMING. IT IS PROBABLE THAT THE SETTLEMENT LIES IN VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THESE DITCHES. {1}
Romano-British pottery was noted in the western part of this site by a member of the public. The assemblage included grey ware and colour-coated ware. {2}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI5266 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1996. PENNYGATE DRAIN, SPALDING. SPG96.
- <2> SLI1682 Archive: ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT SERVICES. 1996. PENNYGATE DRAIN, SPALDING. LCNCC 41.96.
- <3> SLI6743 Verbal Communication: Bonnor, J.. 2001. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2245 2263 (413m by 212m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.