Monument record MLI60340 - Possible Roman Fort, Ruskington
Summary
Cropmarks of a possible Roman fort at Green Lane, Ruskington.
Type and Period (3)
- FORT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Undated)
- TEMPORARY CAMP (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Cropmarks of part of a large triple-ditched regular rectangular enclosure with a rounded corner can be seen on Hartley aerial photographs of 1992. Possibly part of a large Roman fort, camp, or vexillation fortress? {1}
This feature is also visible on one of the Thomson aerial photographs of 1992. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI183 Aerial Photograph: HARTLEY, R.F.R.. 1980-92. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. FXH 14151-9.
- <2> SLI205 Aerial Photograph: THOMSON B. 1992. 5/7/92.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0738 5042 (532m by 411m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2026 9:33AM
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