Monument record MLI33802 - Romano-British Artefacts, Ropsley Rise Wood, Ropsley and Humby
Summary
Romano-British artefacts found at Ropsley Rise Wood, Ropsley and Humby.
Type and Period (2)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FARMSTEAD ? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Roman pottery dating to the 3-4th century was found in 1953, during forestry work in Ropsley Rise Wood. {1}{2}
Further Roman artefacts were recovered from immediately south of Ropsley Rise Wood, near to the pond. The assemblage included a large scatter of building stone, pottery and quern fragments, and possibly indicates the location of a Roman farmstead. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI508 Article in Serial: THOMPSON, F.H.. 1953. Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society Reports and Papers. vol.5, NS.80.
- <2> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 93 SE: B.
- <3> SLI2254 Index: HAWKES G. 1960. EAST MIDLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL BULLETIN. -.
- <4> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 93 SE: 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 965 346 (212m by 216m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD SOMERBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ROPSLEY AND HUMBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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