Monument record 6415/0/14 - Ridge and furrow remains

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{1} The most striking aspect of the survey results are the repeated parallel positive and negative anomalies aligned appox east to west across the field. These are likely to reflect denuded medieval ridge and furrow ploughing with a furrow - furrow width of c.7m.

{2} Three furrows were seen in trench 5 and one in trench 6. They were on a NW-SE alingment.


<1> Butler A., 2011, Archaeological geophysical survey of land off Waters Lane, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire November 2011, p.3 (checked) (Report). SNN108167.

<2> Mordue, J., 2012, Land Off Waters Lane, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation, p.8 (checked) (Report). SNN109165.

<3> Chapman P. (Editor), 2012, Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011, 37/212 (checked) (Chapter). SNN108375.

<4> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/32 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Report: Butler A.. 2011. Archaeological geophysical survey of land off Waters Lane, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire November 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 11/237. Northants Archaeology. p.3 (checked).
  • <2> Report: Mordue, J.. 2012. Land Off Waters Lane, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation. Cotswold Archaeology Reports. 12258. Cotswold Archaeology. p.8 (checked).
  • <3> Chapter: Chapman P. (Editor). 2012. Archaeology in Northamptonshire, 2011. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 37. Northants Archaeology Soc. 37/212 (checked).
  • <4> Journal: Horne B. (Editor). 2012. South Midlands Archaeology (42). South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 42. C.B.A.. 42/32 (checked).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 50478 41955 (182m by 171m) Approximate
Civil Parish MIDDLETON CHENEY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District)

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Record last edited

Jul 16 2014 12:50PM

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