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)

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)

  •  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.
  •  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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