Monument record MLI90005 - Possible Romano-British settlement on the west side of the Car Dyke
Summary
Possible Romano-British settlement on the west side of the Car Dyke
Type and Period (3)
- ENCLOSURE (Unknown date)
- SETTLEMENT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A complex of cropmark enclosures is visible in a field to the west of the Car Dyke on an aerial photograph. The enclosures may represent Romano-British settlement and/or field systems. It is likely that they extend beyond what is shown on the aerial photograph (and on Mapinfo) and may be related to similar enclosures on the east side of the Car Dyke (PRN 60021). {1}
Romano-British pottery (PRNs 64546 and 64547) has been found near these cropmarks but outside their known extent, and this also indicates Romano-British activity in the area. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI183 Aerial Photograph: HARTLEY, R.F.R.. 1980-92. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. TF 1539/2; 1412-7.
- <2> SLI3084 Index: Helpringham SMR cards. HELPRINGHAM. TF 13 NE; K.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 15012 39856 (436m by 570m) |
|---|---|
| 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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