Monument record 8440/0/13 - Ridge and furrow remains
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} The remains of medieval ridge and furrow ploughing lying north to south, running down slope, were present in trenches 1, 2 and 3.
{2} Remnant furrows aligned NNW-SSE were present across the excavated area. The furrows were spaced between 4m and 7m apart and were between 1.8m and 2.4m wide. A small assemblage recovered from the surface of the furrows indicartes that the cultivation system went out of use in the late 19th to mid 19th century.
<1> Clarke, J., 2013, Archaeological Evaluation of Land at Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire July 2013, (checked) (Report). SNN109111.
<2> Muldowney M., 2013, Archaeological Excavation on Land North of Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire October to November 2013, p.8,12 (checked) (Report). SNN109457.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN109111 Report: Clarke, J.. 2013. Archaeological Evaluation of Land at Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire July 2013. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 13/127. Northants Archaeology. (checked).
- <2> SNN109457 Report: Muldowney M.. 2013. Archaeological Excavation on Land North of Kettering Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire October to November 2013. Museum of London Arch. (MOLA) Fieldwork Reports. 13/229. MOLA. p.8,12 (checked).
Finds (5)
- SHERD (Post Medieval to Victorian - 1680 AD to 1899 AD) Quantity: 6-10
- BOWL (Post Medieval to Victorian - 1700 AD to 1899 AD) Quantity: Part of
- ROOF TILE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1550 AD to 1799 AD) Quantity: 4
- FLOOR TILE (Modern to Victorian - 1750 AD to 1899 AD) Quantity: 2
- BRICK (Modern to Victorian - 1750 AD to 1899 AD) Quantity: Part of
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8063 7242 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALGRAVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 16 2014 12:11PM
