Monument record MLI91748 - Late Iron Age - Roman-British features near Wilsford Reservoir

Summary

Late Iron Age - Roman-British features near Wilsford Reservoir

Type and Period (3)

  • (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC to 409 AD)
  • (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC to 409 AD)
  • (Late Iron Age to Roman - 100 BC to 409 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

PRN 65352 During geophysical survey along a water pipeline route, probable archaeological anomalies were recorded in this field. {1} Subsequent trial excavation revealed these features to be of 2nd-3rd century date. Most of the features appear to be land boundary ditches. Ditches flanking a probable road were also seen. {2}{3} During excavation in the field immediately to the west, further features of late Iron Age - early Romano-British date were seen. These included more boundary ditches and also the stone foundations of a small rectangular building. It is uncertain whether this building had a domestic or agricultural function. There appeared to have been at least two phases of building prior to this structure's demolition. The presence of club rush seeds in the demolition deposits suggest a turf roof. The earlier date of the features in this field suggest that the focus of activity may have moved to the east by the 2nd-3rd century. {2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. 2006. Fluxgate Gradiometer Survey: Wilsford to Rauceby Mains Reinforcement Scheme. -.
  •  Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Wilsford-Rauceby Reinforcement Main Scheme Archaeological Excavation, Evaluation and Watching Brief. WURM 06.
  •  Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2008. Wilsford-Rauceby Reinforcement Main Scheme Archaeological Excavation, Evaluation and Watching Brief. LCNCC 2006.180.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 99383 41973 (344m by 152m)
Civil Parish WILSFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (3)

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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