Monument record MLI87796 - Defensive ditch of Upper Roman city, Alexandra Terrace, Lincoln
Summary
Defensive ditch of Upper Roman city, Alexandra Terrace, Lincoln
Type and Period (2)
- TOWN DEFENCES (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 70460
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken on land to the east of Alexandra Terrace, Lincoln. The evaluation identified a section of the defensive ditch of the upper Roman city. The ditch was found to be at least 9m wide and over 2m deep, although the full extent of the ditch was not revealed in the evaluation trench. For the most part, deposits recorded in the ditch were undated, although large quantities of Roman building debris were encountered.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10187 Report: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. May 2005. Archaeological Evaluation at Alexandra Terrace, Lincoln. ATA05.
- <2> SLI10188 Archive: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. May 2005. Archaeological Evaluation at Alexandra Terrace, Lincoln. LCNCC 2005.3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9735 7168 (28m by 38m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CARHOLME, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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