Monument record 5177/0/6 - Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow

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Summary

Earthwork (Aerial Photography)

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Full Description

{3} Two widths of ridge are present; the broader (c.9m in width) are likely to be the remains of the former open fields of medieval date while the narrower (c.6m in width) are likely to be the result of later, post medieval ploughing.


<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> Shaw M., 1990, Archaeological Evaluation At Upton, Northampton (South West District), (checked) (Report). SNN102374.

<4> SHAW M., 1992, SMR Report Form, (checked) (SMR Report Form). SNN49530.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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: Shaw M.. 1990. Archaeological Evaluation At Upton, Northampton (South West District). N.C.C.. (checked).
  • <4> SMR Report Form: SHAW M.. 1992. SMR Report Form. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 71468 59956 (233m by 374m) Central
Civil Parish UPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 24 2014 9:52AM

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