Monument record MLI90365 - Roman road remains on land adjacent to Mareham Lane, Sleaford
Summary
Roman road remains on land adjacent to Mareham Lane, Sleaford
Type and Period (1)
- ROAD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 62224
The remains of a Roman road were discovered in a hollow, sealed by a layer of alluvial clay and ploughsoil. Removal of these covering layers revealed a north to south aligned road, 3.50m wide and made up from tabular pieces of limestone set on edge. The stones varied in seize from 329mm x 70mm to 50mm x 30mm. There was no evidence for heavy wear on the surface and the road make-up was edged with larger kerbstones set flat or on end. A loose spread of stones along the western side appears to have protected the edge of the kerb. Hand cleaning of the northern edge failed to locate any material which could have been laid to support the road surface. This section of road may form part of Mareham Lane (PRN 64105) or as a separate road running parallel to it.{1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI10133 Report: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. SSP01.
- <2> SLI10134 Archive: Field Archaeology Specialists. Aug 2006. Excavation and Watching Brief, Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe Gas Pipeline. LCNCC 252.99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 08363 43739 (50m by 50m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SLEAFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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