Monument record MLI90004 - Possible Romano-British settlement on the east side of the Car Dyke
Summary
Possible Romano-British settlement on the east side of the Car Dyke
Type and Period (5)
- ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- TRACKWAY (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An extensive complex of cropmark enclosures is visible in the fields immediately to the east of the Car Dyke on an aerial photograph. A cropmark trackway is also visible which appears to overlie the enclosures. It seems likely that the cropmarks may represent Romano-British settlement and/or field systems. They may be related to similar enclosures visible in a field to the west of the Car Dyke (PRN 60022) and it also seems likely that the cropmarks extend beyond what is visible on the aerial photograph (and what is shown on Mapinfo). {1}
Large surface scatters of Romano-British pottery including Samian, colour coated ware and amphora sherds have been seen in several of these fields (at TF 152 393, TF 154 397 and TF 153 396). This strengthens the interpretation of the cropmarks as representing Romano-British settlement in the area, and suggests that at least some of that settlement may have been relatively high status. Pottery scatters have also been seen nearby to the west of the Car Dyke (see PRNs 64546 and 64547). {2}
Some Romano-British pottery along with a small amount of Iron Age pottery was found at TF 151 392. More Romano-British pottery was found at TF 152 391 and TF 152 390. A dark burnt area and some undressed stone were also seen at TF 152 390. Large quantities of Romano-British pottery were also seen at TF 152 395. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI173 Aerial Photograph: 1945-84. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. BBF 29.
- <2> SLI3084 Index: Helpringham SMR cards. HELPRINGHAM. TF 13 NE; H, I, J.
- <3> SLI11277 Bibliographic Reference: Cope-Faulkner, P. and Simmons, B. B.. 2004. The Car Dyke: Past Work, Current State and Future Possibilities. Gazetteer no. 103, 104, 106, 108, 115.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 15345 39366 (679m by 969m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELPRINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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