Monument record MLI34391 - Probable Romano-British Settlement Site, Dunsby
Summary
Probable Romano-British settlement site, first identified as cropmarks on aerial photographs and further investigated by the Fenland Project, who found building material, pottery, and tile.
Type and Period (4)
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- VILLA ? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Probable Roman settlement site, east of Dunsby. The site was identified as cropmarks in aerial photographs. The site was further investigated by the Fenland Project field walking survey. The survey recovered surface finds, including limestone rubble building material, roof tiles and flue tiles. Pottery finds included greyware, samian, Nene Valley ware, colour-coated ware, and possibly shelly ware. A quantity of burnt stone, bone, oyster shell, and flint were also found. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. DUN 4-6, No.55, pp.86-97.
- <2> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 12 NW: AK.
- <3> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. TF1226/6,10.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1192 2641 (275m by 335m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DUNSBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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