Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain

Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain

England
List entry 1004977
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement site located in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises archaeological remains dating from the prehistoric period through the Romano-British era, representing sustained human occupation and land use in this fenland landscape. The site's position between two drainage features indicates its relationship to the management of water and settlement patterns characteristic of the broader Fenland region. The archaeological evidence from this location contributes to understanding settlement distribution and economic activity in the Lincolnshire Fens during antiquity.

Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain?

Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement site located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004977.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain?

Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain 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 1004977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove (0.5 km), Decoy pond 350m south of Aslackby Decoy Farm (2.9 km), Roman settlement by Fen Road, south of Poplar Farm (3.1 km).

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