Monument record MLI80711 - Roman finds, 29 Steep Hill, Lincoln
Summary
Roman pottery, tile, painted plaster, a possible Roman glass vessel, a probable high status building and evidence for Roman roads were found during excavations at 29 Steep Hill.
Type and Period (4)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- HOUSE (Roman - 150 AD to 409 AD)
- ROAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- HYPOCAUST (Roman - 150 AD to 409 AD)
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Full Description
Roman finds were recovered from post medieval contexts during work which was carried out to the rear of 29 Steep Hill. This included three sherds of first to third century pottery, tile, painted plaster, a fragment of opus signinum (style of pavement), and a piece of a possible Roman glass vessel. {1}{2}
During a watching brief on the refurbishment of 29 Steep Hill in May 2004 to January 2008, evidence of early to mid Roman occupation was revealed. An east to west aligned limestone surface, dating from the mid 1st century, was found which may represent the Legionary via segularis (the road which ran around the perimeter of the camp between the rampart and the buildings in the interior of the fort). Other 1st to 2nd century metalled surfaces were also revealed which may represent the intervallum (the gap between the ramparts and the fort). A thirteen metre long building, dating from the later 2nd century was found which appeared to have two internal rooms, one containing evidence of a hypocaust. The building was demolished and within this demolition material, tesserae (Roman mosaic) and painted wall plaster was found, suggesting the building was of a high status. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI5852 Report: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. Feb 2000. 29 Steep Hill. SHG99.
- <2> SLI5853 Archive: City of Lincoln Archaeology Unit. 1999. 29 Steep Hill. LCNCC 141.99.
- <3> SLI12413 Report: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Watching Brief at 29 Steep Hill, Lincoln. -.
- <4> SLI12414 Archive: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2008. Archaeological Watching Brief at 29 Steep Hill, Lincoln. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9760 7177 (13m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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