Archaeological Investigations on Land North of the A52 (Salter's Way), Between Welby Lodge Farm and Dembleby Gorse, Lincolnshire (HSW 98). [Site name: LAND NORTH OF THE A52 (SALTERS WAY), BETWEEN WELBY LODGE FARM AND DEMBLEBY GORSE Study area: Investigation type: Evaluation District: South Kesteven Monument: [finds]. Prehistoric, GULLY. Undated, GULLY. Post-medieval (1540-1901), DITCH. Roman (AD43-410), FEATURE. Roman (AD43-410), FIELD DRAIN. Post-medieval (1540-1901), GULLY. Prehistoric, INHUMATION. Roman (AD43-410), POST HOLE. Prehistoric, TRACKWAY. Roman ( Ngr: SK99503670, TF01703700 Parish: Heydour, Ropsley and Humby Postcode: NG323AE, NG340EQ]

Pages:
82; colour pls; figs; refs
Author:
N Herbert
Publisher:
Archaeologial Project Services
Published:
1999
Abstract:
An archaeological evaluation, consisting of the excavation of 14 trial trenches and a geophysical survey, was undertaken on the route of the water mains pipeline on land north of the A52, between Welby Lodge Farm and Dembleby Gorse. Linear and curvilinear gullies, tentatively ascribed to the prehistoric period, were identified at the east end of the pipeline route. Romano-British features were also present, with the greatest density apparent towards the eastern end of the pipeline, in close proximity to a known bathouse and possible villa complex. Here the investigation identified structural remains and at least one intact infant burial. Geophysical survey showed that these features were part of a much more extensive complex of archaeological remains, perhaps representing a small roadside settlement. The 'Long Hollow' Roman road, linking Romano-British settlements at Ancaster and Sapperton, crossed the pipeline and was recorded during the investgation. Another road, apparently linking the Long Hollow with the bathouse site and beyond towards Mareham Lane, was also recognised. Post-medieval activity was restricted to the construction of a possible trackway with associated field boundaries, at the centre of the pipeline route. [Au(adp)]
Source description:
82pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs
Dataset:
AIP
Coverage:
1998

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