Monument record MLI89198 - Romano-British settlement at Wygate Park, Spalding
Summary
Romano-British settlement at Wygate Park, Spalding
Type and Period (5)
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 100 AD to 299 AD)
- STRUCTURE (Roman - 100 AD to 299 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Roman - 100 AD to 299 AD)
- WELL (Roman - 100 AD to 299 AD)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Roman - 100 AD to 299 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 23983
Excavation at the Wygate Park site revealed the edges of a 2nd-3rd century AD Romano-British settlement which is likely to extend to the south and west, and which may be related to the settlement activity to the north (PRN 23835). The settlement includes posthole structures and a complex of enclosures including ladder type enclosures likely used for arable farming. A large well or water hole was also present. This feature does not appear to have been used by animals as there was no sign of trampling. Evidence of metal working was found, including a possible iron smithy and crucibles used for copper working. Pottery from the site was predominantly local in origin, mainly Nene Valley, although some imported wares, including Samian and a single amphora sherd, were found. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10945 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Assessment Report on Land at Wygate Park, Spalding. SWP05.
- <2> SLI10946 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2006. Archaeological Assessment Report on Land at Wygate Park, Spalding. LCNCC 2005.113.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 23081 22805 (171m by 175m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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