Monument record MLI34430 - Probable Iron Age Salt Work Site, Haconby
Summary
Probable Iron Age salt work site, located northeast of Haconby. First identified on aerial photographs, and investigated during the Fenland Survey project.
Type and Period (2)
- SALT WORKS (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Iron Age - 800 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Probable Iron Age salt work site, located northeast of Haconby. The site was first identified as cropmarks on aerial photographs and was further investigated by the Fenland Survey Project during a field walking survey. Surface finds included pottery, briquetage, burnt stone, animal bone (sheep, cattle, and deer), oyster shells, and limestone rubble. Some of the pottery was dated 250BC-150BC. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. HAC 21-24, No.55, pp.98-107.
- <2> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1191 2603 (215m by 217m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HACONBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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