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Monument record MDR1084 - Ancient Field System, east of Viator's Bridge, Newton Grange

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Series of small square and rectilinear hollow ways which rise up from Milldale to the south-east with areas of ancient fields, small and rectilinear in form. The marks may suggest a curvilinear settlement. (1) Taylor records small rectilinear fields defined by stone banks and lynchets in this area. They measure c.0.1 to 0.3 metres in height and c. two to four metres in width and may date from the Romano-British, medieval or post-medieval period. (3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index. 1592.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record (English Heritage). 1967. Aerial photograph SK 14 54/1.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Taylor, H (PDNPA). 2000. New Hanson Grange, Newton Grange, Derbyshire, rapid farm survey, upland option, 2000.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1407 5460 (138m by 174m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish NEWTON GRANGE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 12 2015 4:51PM

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