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Roman saltern in Helpringham Fen is a scheduled ancient monument representing evidence of Roman salt production in the Lincolnshire Fens. The site dates to the Roman period and comprises archaeological remains associated with the extraction and processing of salt from brine sources, an economically significant industry in the fenland landscape. Salt production in this region supplied both local markets and wider distribution networks during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument survives as buried archaeological deposits that have been identified through field survey and excavation, contributing to understanding of Roman industrial activity and fenland settlement patterns.
Roman saltern in Helpringham Fen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004962. View the official record →
Roman saltern in Helpringham Fen is a scheduled ancient monument representing evidence of Roman salt production in the Lincolnshire Fens. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004962.
Roman saltern in Helpringham Fen 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 1004962.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke, Roman canal at Helpringham (2.7 km), Helpringham village cross (4 km), Roman settlement and drove at Fen Farm (4 km).
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