Monument record MLI34450 - Romano-British Saltern Site, Morton
Summary
Romano-British saltern site, known from the Fenland Project and cropmarks, Morton.
Type and Period (2)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Romano-British saltern site, located on the edge of a high, silty natural watercourse, Morton. The site was investigated as part of the Fenland Project. Finds, including briquetage, were found on the lower, more clayey area, and there was extensive burning present in the ditch section. A small amount of burnt stone was also present. The site is visible as a cropmark in aerial photographs. {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. MOR 10.
- <2> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. VOL55 PP121-130.
- <3> SLI89 Aerial Photograph: Aerial Photograph. 1589/18A.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1508 2450 (106m by 105m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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