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 site encompasses archaeological remains spanning multiple periods of occupation, with evidence of activity from prehistoric times through the Romano-British era. The settlement's location in the fenland landscape reflects the pattern of human exploitation of marginal wetland and dryland resources characteristic of this region during antiquity. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance for understanding settlement patterns and land use in the Lincolnshire fens during the Iron Age and Roman periods.

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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