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Ancaster Roman settlement is a Romano-British fortified site located in Lincolnshire, situated on the Ermine Street, a major Roman road connecting Lincoln to the south. The settlement dates to the Roman period, functioning as an important military and civilian centre during the occupation of Britain from the first to fourth centuries AD. Archaeological evidence indicates the site comprised a fort with associated vicus or civilian settlement, reflecting its strategic role in the Roman road network and territorial administration. The surviving earthworks include substantial stone walls and defensive features that demonstrate the site's military significance within the Roman provincial infrastructure of eastern England.
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 fortified site located in Lincolnshire, situated on the Ermine Street, a major Roman road connecting Lincoln to the south. 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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