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Ancaster Roman settlement is a Romano-British fort and vicus located near the village of Ancaster in Lincolnshire, situated at a strategic point on the Ermine Street. The fort, known as Causennae, was established in the first century AD and served as an important military and commercial centre controlling movement along this principal Roman road. Substantial earthwork remains survive, including defensive ditches and banks, whilst archaeological investigation has recovered artefacts including pottery, coins, and building materials that attest to sustained occupation through the Roman period. The settlement declined following the end of Roman Britain in the early fifth century, though its defensive structures left a lasting impression on the landscape that remains visible today.
Ancaster Roman settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005004. View the official record →
Ancaster Roman settlement is a Romano-British fort and vicus located near the village of Ancaster in Lincolnshire, situated at a strategic point on the Ermine Street. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005004.
Ancaster Roman settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancaster village cross (0.5 km), Roman marching camp (1.2 km), Honington camp (3.1 km).
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