Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age saltern

Bronze Age saltern

England
List entry 1004961
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bronze Age Saltern is a salt-making site located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age period. The site represents evidence of early industrial activity in Britain, specifically the extraction and processing of salt from coastal or brackish water sources, which was a valuable commodity in prehistory. The physical remains typically associated with such salterns include spreads of burnt material, pottery, and structural evidence related to evaporation and salt crystallisation processes. This monument provides important archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, economy, and the exploitation of natural resources in eastern England.

Bronze Age saltern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004961. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bronze Age saltern?

Bronze Age Saltern is a salt-making site located in Lincolnshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004961.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age saltern?

Bronze Age saltern 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 1004961.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age saltern?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site NE of Sempringham House Farm (0.5 km), Decoy pond 350m south of Aslackby Decoy Farm (2.6 km), Sempringham Priory (site of) (3 km).

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