Monument record MLI87734 - Possible Romano-British Farmstead, Doddington Bridge, Dry Doddington
Summary
Possible Romano-British farmstead on land north of Doddington Bridge, Dry Doddington.
Type and Period (3)
- FARMSTEAD (Roman - 75 AD to 299 AD)
- RING DITCH (Roman - 75 AD to 199 AD)
- PIT (Roman - 150 AD to 299 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological watching brief and excavation along the route of the Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline identified the remains of a small domestic settlement, possibly the remains of a 1st to 2nd century farmstead. Two segments of a ring ditch, which produced 47 sherds of pottery, and a deep ditch or palisade trench which produced pottery dating to the mid-2nd to 3rd century, were excavated. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10133 Report: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. 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 8387 4747 (100m by 100m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTBOROUGH AND DRY DODDINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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