Monument record MLI82622 - Roman activity off Stephens Way, Sleaford.
Summary
Roman activity off Stephens Way, Sleaford.
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 62201
During trial trenching a north-south ditch, thought to be a track way was recorded. It is aligned with Mareham Lane and is also thought to be associated with the small Roman town at Old Sleaford. A curvilinear gully originally identified on the geophysical survey was recorded, the shape of the gully suggests that it might be some form of enclosure ditch. Much of the pottery and animal bone recovered is out of context, suggesting a reworking of the site C.850-1150. Two coins were also recovered unstratified from the topsoil. {1}{2}
Further excavtion on the site revealed a series of post-holes on an north-south alignment. Ditches were also recorded, possibly forming part of a field system. From the ditch 2nd to 3rd century pottery was recovered together with animal remains, and a fragment of a saddle quern. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI7469 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Evaluation on land off Stephens Way, Sleaford. SSW99.
- <2> SLI7470 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Evaluation on land off Stephens Way, Sleaford. LCNCC:208.99.
- <3> SLI8280 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Archaeological Excavation on land at Stephens Way, Sleaford. SWS 02.
- <4> SLI8281 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2002. Archaeological Excavation on land at Stephens Way, Sleaford. LCNCC:2002.342.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 07475 45410 (230m by 230m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SLEAFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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