Monument record MLI70174 - ROMAN REMAINS ALONG THE WEST FRONTAGE OF HIGH STREET
Summary
ROMAN REMAINS ALONG THE WEST FRONTAGE OF HIGH STREET
Type and Period (4)
- WORKSHOP (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- OVEN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN70174
Excavations in the 1980s and 1995-1997 have revealed much evidence for Roman suburban occupation in the area of St Mark's Station. Between the station platforms a mid to late 2nd century timber structure was recorded. This building was probably used for smithing and subsequently underwent several phases of modification. In the mid third century stone strip buildings began to be built along Ermine Street, and continue into the mid to late 4th century. At St Mark's Church site mid to late 2nd century drainage ditches were recorded, with a rough limestone surface, possibly a 'hardstanding' for roadside booths or stalls. Again, there is evidence for 2nd to 3rd century smithing. As at the station site, the ground level was subsequently raised and a sequence of timber and stone buildings were constructed, which continued into the 4th century. Further evidence was found for occupation close to the High Street in advance of the redevelopment of the St Mark's area. Two buildings were located north of the station building, one between the station platforms, and another within the south platform area. A stone floor and an oven or kiln flue were located in this structure. Again, they seem to have been abandoned by the late or very late 4th century. {1}{2}
During works for services for the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside, approximately 10m to the west of High Street a very indistinct layer of lime mortar was recorded. It may represent the remains of a floor surface belonging to a roadside structure. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI1967 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1998. St Marks Station, High Street, Lincoln: Archaeological Investigation. ZEA95; ZEB95.
- <2> SLI1717 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1998. St Marks Station, High Street, Lincoln: Archaeological Investigation. LCNCC 95.95; 165.95.
- <3> SLI5326 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1998. Site of University of Lincoln and Humberside, Lincoln - Phase 1 Combined Report. UCLA95; UCLB95.
- <4> SLI1754 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1998. Site of University of Lincoln and Humberside, Lincoln - Phase 1 Combined Report. LCNCC 11.95; 49.95.
- <5> SLI5417 Article in Serial: Otter, M. and Jones, M.J.. 1987. Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology Third Annual Report. page 27.
- <6> SLI5416 Article in Serial: Camidge, K.. 1986. Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology Second Annual Report. pp.25-27.
- <7> SLI5415 Article in Serial: Chitwood, P.. 1988. Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology Fourth Annual Report. pp.24-26.
- <8> SLI5414 Article in Serial: Otter, M. and Jones, M.J.. 1988. Trust for Lincolnshire Archaeology Fourth Annual Report. page 24.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 9736 7073 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOULTHAM, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (5)
- Event - Intervention: Archaeological excavation at St Marks Station site, Lincoln (ELI6811)
- Event - Intervention: St Mark's Station, 1986-87 (ELI700)
- Event - Intervention: Trial trenching at St Marks Station site, Lincoln (ELI6810)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief during Phase 1 construction, Lincoln University site (ELI6803)
- Event - Intervention: Watching brief during site clearance and remediation, Lincoln University site (ELI529)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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