Monument record 9836 - Open Field System, Ashby St. Ledgers
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Summary
The common fields of the parish were enclosed by Act of Parliament of 1764.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The common fields of the parish were enclosed by Act of Parliament of 1764. Ridge and furrow of these fields survives on the ground or can be traced on air photographs over almost all of the parish, arranged mainly in interlocked furlongs except along the valley sides where end-on furlongs at right angles to the contours predominate. Exceptionally well-preserved blocks exist south and west of the village. In the latter area broad access-ways extending down the valley sides through the ridge and furrow and into the village still remain.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1981, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p. 7 (Series). SNN77381.
<2> Aerial Photograph, RAF Vap CPE/uk/1994; 1479-82, 2349-54; 2F22 543/RAF/2337, 0378-84 (Photographs). SNN112974.
<3> 1764, Ashby St Ledgers Survey Showing Ancient Inclosures (Map). SNN59851.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> 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. 7.
- <2> SNN112974 Photographs: Aerial Photograph. RAF Vap CPE/uk/1994; 1479-82, 2349-54; 2F22 543/RAF/2337, 0378-84.
- <3> SNN59851 Map: 1764. Ashby St Ledgers Survey Showing Ancient Inclosures.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Parent of: Open Field Remains with Former Trackway (Monument) (9836/0/4)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (9836/0/1)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (9836/0/2)
- Parent of: Open Fields Project: Areas of Survival of Ridge & Furrow (Monument) (9836/0/3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 57 68 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY ST. LEDGERS |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 10 2026 12:48PM
