Monument record MLI60356 - Possible Roman farmstead or villa to the east of Aunsby
Summary
Possible Roman farmstead or villa to the east of Aunsby
Type and Period (5)
- VILLA ? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BURIAL (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
- FLOOR (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 60356
The site of a possible Roman villa or farmstead was revealed during drainage trenching. Second century pottery was found under a paved floor: above it, and covered by a burnt layer, was a quantity of fourth century pottery, a skeleton and traces of metal. Three sherds of Iron Age pottery were also seen in the trench upcast. {1}{2}{4}
The trenching area was indicated by the farmer, in 1965, confirming the location. Sherds of greyware were seen. {2}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI2367 Index: Ordnance Survey. Aunsby and Dembleby O.S. cards. AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY. TF 03 NW: 11.
- <2> SLI2889 Index: Aunsby and Dembleby SMR cards. AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY. TF 03 NW: B.
- <3> SLI8698 Bibliographic Reference: Eleanor Scott. 1993. A Gazetteer of Roman Villas in Britain. p.117, LI4.
- <4> SLI2230 Index: University of Nottingham. 1960. East Midland Archaeological Bulletin. Vol 3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0374 3869 (224m by 226m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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