Monument record MLI80699 - Late Roman/early medieval field system
Summary
The presence of a late Roman/early medieval field system was suggested during excavations at The Meadows.
Type and Period (2)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Roman to Early Medieval/Dark Age - 200 AD to 900 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman to Early Medieval/Dark Age - 200 AD to 900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Archaeological excavations at The Meadows in advance of quarrying suggest that once the Bronze Age settlement (see 35109) fell out of use, the land was not utilised at all during the Iron Age or early Roman period. A late Roman pottery scatter, dating from the third to fourth century was identified which is indicative of manuring scatters. The pottery types included colour-coated ware (including Nene Valley ware), shell-tempered ware, coarse ware and grey ware. Early Saxon pottery was also present showing continuous presence from the late Roman until the ninth century when the land use changed from agricultural (see 35243). {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI5823 Report: Cambridge Archaeological Unit. Feb 2000. The Excavation of Terminal Bronze Age and Medieval Settlement at Baston Quarry (No 2), Langtoft. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 130 130 (236m by 253m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LANGTOFT, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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