Monument record MLI70151 - Possible Roman Bath House Remains, High Street, Lincoln
Summary
Remains of a Roman building and hypocaust system, beneath the Boots Building on High Street, Lincoln. Possibly represents the remains of a former bath house.
Type and Period (1)
- BATH HOUSE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Full Description
The remains of Roman walls and part of a hypocaust system were revealed in the 1920's, during the construction of the Boots building at the angle of Clasketgate and High Street. The fragment of hypocaust measured 15ft long by 4-5ft wide, and part was retained in the cellar of the new building. It was thought that the remains may have belonged to a public or private bath suite. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI1219 Correspondence: Baker, F. T.. 1973. PARISH FILE. -.
- <2> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 97 71 SE: A.
- <3> SLI4111 Scheduling Record: HBMC. 1973. AM 7. SAM 273.
- <4> SLI4050 Scheduling Record: HBMC. 1988. AM 107. SAM 273.
- <5> SLI670 Article in Serial: Baker, F. T.. 1985. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire: Looking Back Over 60 Years' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.20, pp.5-14.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9757 7139 (19m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABBEY, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2021 2:46PM
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