Monument record MDR11732 - Ridge and furrow, east of Sandpit Wood and Meynell Gorse, Meynell Langley
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MARL PIT ? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Ridge and furrow visible on aerial photographs taken in 1971 and 1973 in two adjacent fields. The northenmost field also contains at least three relatively large pits - possibly former marl pits? (1, 2) At least some of the ridge and furrow survives, as do the pits. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR1229 Aerial Photograph: 1971. Fairey Surveys 1:12000. AP_12_164.
- <2> SDR20663 Aerial Photograph: 1966-1975. Derbyshire aerial photographs (incomplete series), scale 1:2500, acquired from RCHME. AP 73 478/033.
- <3> SDR19557 Personal Observation: Stroud, G. Personal observation, map evidence, field visit etc.. Site visit, 01/12/2008.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2911 3923 (363m by 493m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KIRK LANGLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 14 2017 2:21PM