Monument record 9808/0/24 - Ridge and furrow remains, west of Barby Lane
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Summary
Test pit excavation found no evidence of ridge and furrow below ground level, although they were visible as parchmarks on the surface.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{2} Reminders of previous ridge and furrow farming survive on the surface as lines of alternating depths of green colouring within the grass, but no evidence was seen in the test pits. This could be due to the limited length of the test pits.
<1> Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas; Getmapping, 2009, Google Earth Imagery, (checked) (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN106618.
<2> Charles, M. & Charles, E., 2013, Land Adjacent to the M45 and West of Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording and Analysis of Test Pit Excavation, (checked) (Report). SNN109330.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN106618 Aerial Photograph(s): Info Terra Ltd; Blue Sky; Tele Atlas; Getmapping. 2009. Google Earth Imagery. See individual references. (checked).
- <2> SNN109330 Report: Charles, M. & Charles, E.. 2013. Land Adjacent to the M45 and West of Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording and Analysis of Test Pit Excavation. MFL Archaeology fieldwork reports. MF-13-1919-1. MFL Archaeology. (checked).
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5374 7152 (250m by 323m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 5 2021 10:04AM
