Monument record MLI98569 - Roman Activity, Holbeach Road, Spalding
Summary
A Roman ditch and possible saltmaking evidence, at Holbeach Road, Spalding.
Type and Period (2)
- DITCH (Roman - 200 AD to 399 AD?)
- SALT WORKS ? (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A north-east to south-west aligned ditch was recorded during the archaeological monitoring of the excavation of geotechnical trial pits on land at Holbeach Road, Spalding. The fill of the ditch contained sherds of 3rd to 4th century Roman pottery and fragments of burnt clay, thought to be briquetage, and indicating that saltmaking possibly occurred nearby. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI13943 Report: Midland Archaeological Services. 2011. Geotechnical Trial Pits at Holbeach Road, Spalding. MAS site code: HRSH10.
- <2> SLI13944 Archive: Midland Archaeological Services. 2011. Geotechnical Trial Pits at Holbeach Road, Spalding. LCNCC 2010.143.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2664 2373 (45m by 48m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPALDING, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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