Monument record 2328/0/10 - Recent agricultural activity initially identified as ridge and furrow cultivation
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{1} A parallel series of positive and negative linear magnetic anomalies were detected across the entirety of the study area, aligned northwest to southeast, and are interpreted as the remains of ridge and furrow cultivation. The distance between the furrows measures an average of 7m which is indicative of it dating to the medieval period.
{2} Although the geophysical survey detected possible evidence for ridge and furrow cultivation, no furrows were observed within the trenches, with in plan or section. The suggests the anomalies related to recent cultivation.
<1> Clark, A., 2013, Marsh Spinney, Moulton, Northampton: Geophysical Survey Report, p.13 (checked) (Report). SNN109170.
<2> Moore, B., 2013, Marsh Spinney, Moulton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report, p.18 9checked) (Report). SNN109171.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN109170 Report: Clark, A.. 2013. Marsh Spinney, Moulton, Northampton: Geophysical Survey Report. Wardell Armstrong Archaeology fieldwork reports. CP10542. Wardell Armstrong. p.13 (checked).
- <2> SNN109171 Report: Moore, B.. 2013. Marsh Spinney, Moulton, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Wardell Armstrong Archaeology fieldwork reports. CP10713. Wardell Armstrong. p.18 9checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7904 6656 (189m by 304m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 21 2014 12:44PM
