Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCaistor Roman town

Caistor Roman town

England
List entry 1004995
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caistor Roman town is a Romano-British settlement located near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire, established during the first century AD as a significant administrative and commercial centre. The site preserves substantial earthwork remains, including defensive ditches and the traces of buildings that reflect its importance as a walled town during the later Roman period. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of structured settlement with clear street patterns and evidence of trade connections across the Roman Empire, indicating the town's role as a key settlement in the provincial hierarchy of Roman Britain. The site continues to provide valuable archaeological evidence of Romano-British urban life and the transition from Roman to post-Roman settlement patterns in the region.

Caistor Roman town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004995. View the official record →

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What is Caistor Roman town?

Caistor Roman town is a Romano-British settlement located near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire, established during the first century AD as a significant administrative and commercial centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004995.

Who is responsible for protecting Caistor Roman town?

Caistor Roman town 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 1004995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caistor Roman town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 400m SSE of radio station (5.6 km), Neolithic long mortuary enclosure and two Bronze Age bowl barrows immediately north of Otby Top Farm (6.4 km), Long Barrow 290m south of Cowdyke Plantation (7.5 km).

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