Monument record MLI87725 - Romano-British ditches, Doddington Littlegate, Hough on the Hill
Summary
Romano-British field boundary or enclosure ditches on land east of Doddington Littlegate, Hough on the Hill.
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Roman - 100 AD to 399 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Roman - 100 AD to 399 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Roman - 100 AD to 399 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological watching brief and subsequent excavation along the route of the Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline recorded four Romano-British ditches, thought to be the remains of enclosures or field boundaries. Two of the ditches produced pottery dating to between the 2nd and 4th century. {1}{2}
Likely related to the extensive cropmarks of probable Romano-British date identified immediately to the north (see MLI127347).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10133 Report: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. FAS Site Code: SSP01.
- <2> SLI10134 Archive: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. LCNCC: 252.99.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8856 4698 (100m by 100m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOUGH ON THE HILL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2024 1:10PM
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