Ancaster, Lincolnshire
History
During the Romano-British period, the Romans built a roadside settlement on the site of a native settlement at Ancaster and named it Cavsennae. Ancaster lies on Ermine Street a major Roman road heading north from London. To the north-west of Ancaster is a Roman marching-camp and some fourth century Roman earthworks are still visible.
Today, Ancaster lies on the junction of Ermine Street, (now the B6403), and the A153 between Sleaford and Grantham.
See also the Antonine Itinerary
External Links
- Ancaster is located at 52° 59′ 00″ N 00° 32′ 00″ W (52.9833, -0.5333)1.
- Grid reference: SK983438 Get-a-Map from Ordnance Survey
- Location map of Ancaster
- Arial View of Ancaster
- Lincolnshire Heritage site on Ancaster
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Time Team at Ancaster
Categories: UK geography stubs | Villages in Lincolnshire | Roman sites in England