Monument record MLI86565 - Romano-British pottery and tile found off Ermine Street, Ancaster
Summary
Romano-British pottery and tile dating to the 2nd to 4th Century AD found on land between 2 and 6 Ermine Street, Ancaster.
Type and Period (1)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 36531
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during residential development on land between 2 and 6 Ermine Street, Ancaster. The watching brief identified Romano-British deposits comprising two episodes of dumping, both incorporating limestone. In form they were not dissimilar to road make-up, although both deposits were not extensive. It is possible that they relate to Ermine Street which lies some 15m to the west. Pottery and tile recovered from the dumped deposits was of early 2nd to 4th century date {1} {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9544 Report: Archaeological Project Services. June 2004. Archaeological Watching Brief Between 2 and 6 Ermine Street, Ancaster. ANE03.
- <2> SLI9545 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. June 2004. Archaeological Watching Brief Between 2 and 6 Ermine Street, Ancaster. LCNCC 2003.282.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 98240 43300 (30m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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