Monument record 3785/0/4 - Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow
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Summary
Earthwork (Aerial Photography)
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{3} To the north are the remains of ridge and furrow cultivation. Individual ridges are 5-7m wide and each runs down the shallow slope of the valley side. They follow the typical aratral curve. They area separated from the dry ditch in the valley bottom by a slightly sinuous headland.
{4} Earthworks representing ridge and furrow cultivation were surveyed and drawn.
<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> DIX B.; MASTERS P.; JONES S., 1992, Kettering Northern Bypass: Earthwork Survey at Boughton Estate Near Weekley, (checked) (Report). SNN43791.
<4> 1993, South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter, p.49 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN46125.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN105253 Archive: Hall D.; Palmer R.. 2001. Midland Open Fields Project: Digital Archive. (part checked).
- <2> SNN101551 Book: Hall D.N.. 2001. Turning The Plough - Midland Open Fields: Landscape Character and Proposals for Management. E.H./N.C.C.. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN43791 Report: DIX B.; MASTERS P.; JONES S.. 1992. Kettering Northern Bypass: Earthwork Survey at Boughton Estate Near Weekley. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. N.C.C.. (checked).
- <4> SNN46125 Newsletter: 1993. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 23. C.B.A.. p.49 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 88839 81208 (194m by 139m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEEKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 1 2012 6:23PM
