Monument record 8574/0/1 - Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow

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Summary

Earthworks of medieval/post-medieval ridge and furrow cultivation identified on aerial photographs during the open fields project.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{3} Evidence of ridge and furrow was noted in the northern half of the investigation area. The profile comprised ridges approximately 4.70m wide with the furrows up to 0.30m deep.


<1> Hall D.; Palmer R., 2001, Midland Open Fields Project: Digital Archive, (part checked) (Archive). SNN105253.

<2> Hall D.N., 2001, Turning The Plough - Midland Open Fields: Landscape Character and Proposals for Management, (unchecked) (Book). SNN101551.

<3> Leigh D.J., 2013, A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation and Recording on Land at Adstone House, Adstone, northamptonshire, February-March 2012, p.6 (checked) (Report). SNN109860.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Archive: Hall D.; Palmer R.. 2001. Midland Open Fields Project: Digital Archive. (part checked).
  • <2> Book: Hall D.N.. 2001. Turning The Plough - Midland Open Fields: Landscape Character and Proposals for Management. E.H./N.C.C.. (unchecked).
  • <3> Report: Leigh D.J.. 2013. A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation and Recording on Land at Adstone House, Adstone, northamptonshire, February-March 2012. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 13/219. N.C.C.. p.6 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 59444 52065 (910m by 975m) Central
Civil Parish ADSTONE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 20 2024 10:19AM

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