Monument record 8339/0/3 - 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} The cultivation ridges had evidently been partly ploughed away and somewhat disturbed at their southern end. The disturbance was quite localised and appeared to take the form of relatively modern dumping.
<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> Ivens R., 2001, Archaeological Watching Brief At Grafton Court, Foscote, Abthorpe, Northamptonshire, p.5 (checked) (Report). SNN101153.
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> SNN101153 Report: Ivens R.. 2001. Archaeological Watching Brief At Grafton Court, Foscote, Abthorpe, Northamptonshire. Richard Ivens fieldwork reports. p.5 (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 65630 47068 (352m by 279m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ABTHORPE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 31 2025 10:49AM
