Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSettlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove

Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove

England
List entry 1004976
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove is a prehistoric or Romano-British settlement located in Lincolnshire. The site lies in the fenland landscape between two significant drainage features, Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove, in an area of historical importance for early settlement patterns. The monument represents occupation of the Lincolnshire fens during periods when such marginal wetland environments were utilised by farming communities. Archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding of settlement distribution and land use in the fens during antiquity.

Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove?

Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove is a prehistoric or Romano-British settlement located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004976.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove?

Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove 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 1004976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement between Rippingale Running Dike and Long Drove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement between Long Drove and Dowsby Drain (0.5 km), Decoy pond 350m south of Aslackby Decoy Farm (3.3 km), Roman settlement by Fen Road, south of Poplar Farm (3.6 km).

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