Monument record MLI82657 - Possible Saltern site on land adjacent to Rectory Lane
Summary
Possible Saltern site on land adjacent to Rectory Lane
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23730
During a watching brief two Roman ditches were recorded. From these ditches a quantity of briquetage was recovered indicated the possible presence of a saltern in the vicinity. A single sherd of Romano-British pottery was also recovered. Three further ditches were also recorded although no certain date has been placed to them, they are thought to be Roman in date. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7508 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2001. Land adjacent to Rectory Lane, Gedney. GRL01.
- <2> SLI7509 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2001. Land adjacent to Rectory Lane, Gedney. LCNCC:2001.252.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4026 2421 (54m by 53m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDNEY, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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