Monument record MLI34369 - Possible Saxon Settlement Site, Dowsby

Summary

Possible Saxon settlement site to the north-east of Dowsby.

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Possible Saxon settlement site, Dowsby. The site was studied as part of the Fenland Project in the early 1990s, and underwent a magnetometry survey which revealed extensive settlement remains. The site has also been identified from soilmarks. Surface finds include decorated and undecorated early to middle Saxon pottery sherds, and some animal bone. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. DOW 2-3, Vol. 55, pp. 65-75.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Crowson, A.; Lane, T. and Reeve. J. (eds). 2000. Fenland Management Project Excavations 1991-1995. DOW 8, Vol 3, p.101.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 1193 3036 (205m by 123m) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish DOWSBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

External Links (0)

Record last edited

Mar 22 2021 9:42AM

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