Monument record 8254/0/1 - Medieval Ridge & Furrow
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Full Description
{1} Evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation was uncovered in trench.
{2} Late Iron Age/early Roman ditches, possible late medieval building and later quarrying, excavation by S Steadman.
{3} The somewhat levelled remains consist of a low scarp delimiting the western and southern sides of what would have been a large, sub-rectangular enclosure which had been overploughed with ridge and furrow.
BROWN A.E., Field Survey at Grafton Regis: A Village Plan Explained?, (unchecked) (Article). SNN75631.
<1> Shaw M. (Editor), 1992, CBA Group 9 Report for Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit: Contracts Section, p.37 (checked) (Newsletter). SNN48018.
<2> Dix B., 1992, Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology, p.120 (unchecked) (Article). SNN104441.
<3> BROWN A.E., 1985, Field Survey at Grafton Regis, p.2 (checked) (Report). SNN1787.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SNN75631 Article: BROWN A.E.. Field Survey at Grafton Regis: A Village Plan Explained?. Landscape History. (unchecked).
- <1> SNN48018 Newsletter: Shaw M. (Editor). 1992. CBA Group 9 Report for Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit: Contracts Section. South Midlands Archaeology: CBA Group 9 Newsletter. 22. C.B.A.. p.37 (checked).
- <2> SNN104441 Article: Dix B.. 1992. Recent Work in Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 24. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.120 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN1787 Report: BROWN A.E.. 1985. Field Survey at Grafton Regis. p.2 (checked).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 76098 46633 (279m by 218m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAFTON REGIS, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 8 2013 6:10PM
