Monument record 2260/0/5 - Medieval/post-medieval/modern ridge and furrow, east of Grimscote Heath
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Summary
Earthworks of ridge and furrow cultivation identified on aerial photography and lidar imagery. The eastern part of the block of earthworks appears to be earlier, while the western part appears to be a remnant of 19th-century steam ploughing.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1, 2} Earthworks of ridge and furrow aligned approximately north to south. The eastern part of the block has the characteristic 'reverse S' shape of medieval/post-medieval open-field cultivation, while the western part of the block has the straight, narrow earthworks characteristic of 19th-century steam ploughing.
<1> Vertical Aerial Photograph, APGB latest 25cm; Accessed 07/11/2024 (Aerial Photograph(s)). SNN112695.
<2> Environment Agency, LIDAR Composite DTM - 1m, Accessed 07/11/2024 (Digital Plots). SNN111710.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6446 5315 (197m by 281m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLD HIGHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:31PM
