Monument record MLI89762 - Possible Romano-British salt working site to the west of Scotton Dike Drove
Summary
Possible Romano-British salt working site to the west of Scotton Dike Drove
Type and Period (2)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SALT WORKS (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 34456
A large surface scatter of Romano-British material was observed during fieldwalking. This included a wide spread of pottery (including Samian) along with some tile, fired clay, burnt stone, quern and animal bone. Briquetage was also seen on a mounded area with a dark soilmark. Further soilmarks were seen elsewhere within this site. The briquetage indicates salt making at the site. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. Gaz: MOR 15-17.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 11701 24205 (136m by 203m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MORTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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