Monument record MLI97513 - Probable Roman villa near Welby Lodge Farm, Welby
Summary
Probable Roman villa near Welby Lodge Farm, Welby
Type and Period (5)
- WALL (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
- HEARTH (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
- VILLA (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
- GRAIN DRIER ? (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
- FARMSTEAD (Roman - 100 AD to 199 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 38950
A previously unknown stone-walled Roman building, probably an Antonine villa, was discovered during a watching brief and subsequent excavation along a water pipeline route. The pottery from the site is mostly from the mid-late 2nd century and includes a high proportion of high status, non-local wares and indicates a Roman lifestyle. Fragments of wall plaster were found, indicating decorated rooms, and box flue tiles which probably formed part of a hypocaust were also recovered. A hearth was found in one room which may have been part of a drier or similar feature. Other finds from the site include a coin of Antoninus Pius, a copper ear scoop, fragments of vessel glass, a bone pin, a loom weight, roof tiles and a possible lamp fragment. The site was not completely excavated and it is likely that more remains are present beyond the small excavation area. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI12828 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2007. Archaeological Investigations on the Harrowby to Aswarby Trunk Main. HAP05.
- <2> SLI12829 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2007. Archaeological Investigations on the Harrowby to Aswarby Trunk Main. LCNCC 2005.66.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9734 3664 (150m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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