Monument record MLI60365 - Site of a Romano British cemetery, the Whyche gravel pit, Billinghay
Summary
Ten skeletons were found with Romano British finds, possibly in the Whyche gravel pit.
Type and Period (4)
- CEMETERY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- BURIAL (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- INHUMATION (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 60365
In a gravel pit, a little to the north of this village and about a quarter of a mile from the Carr Dyke, ten skeletons were recently [1872] found aligned in a north to south direction. The skeletons were within two feet of the surface and a portion of conglomerate quern and three small vases of dark grey Durobrivan pottery were found with them. {1}
The gravel pit is probably that at the Whyche where recent finds of a beaker and beehive quern have been made [1930]. The quern appears to comprise an upper and lower stone. One has a feed hole and a handle recess, and the other has a one inch deep hole on the flat side. {2}{3}
In 1964, Mr Seamen enquired with several old residents about the location of the skeletons. This revealed that C. W. Phillips' deduction is correct. The pit was filled in and built over; but the present location of the finds was not ascertained. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI920 Bibliographic Reference: Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. p.79.
- <2> SLI2909 Index: SMR FILE. BILLINGHAY. TF 15 SE: C; TF 15 SW: B,1930, PHILLIPS, C.W..
- <3> SLI2388 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BILLINGHAY. TF 15 SW: 3,1964, SEAMAN B H.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1489 5492 (72m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLINGHAY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Casual field obs at Whyche quarry (ELI3098)
- Event - Survey: Casual field obs during quarrying (ELI3096)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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