Monument record 9826/0/18 - 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} Some exceptionally well-preserved furlongs still survive south of the village between the M45 motorway and the Ashby St. Ledgers boundary (SP563705-565698). Also in this area (SP563704) are blocks of ridge and furrow consisting of rounded ridges up to 1m high with subsidiary low ridges between them occupying the normal positions of the furrows. The purpose and method of formation of these is not clear.
<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> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.114 site 5 (checked) (Series). SNN77381.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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> SNN77381 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1981. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 3. HMSO. p.114 site 5 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 56463 70277 (455m by 418m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KILSBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 30 2024 2:50PM
