Monument record MDR11812 - Boundary of Fossilised Field System, Hearthstone Lane, Cromford
Type and Period (2)
- BOUNDARY BANK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site Buffer Zone
Full Description
A linear earthwork ditch running east to west between banks, which have mature deciduous trees growing on top, was identified during survey in 2008. There is no public access but the banked ditch appears to run the length of the field in a reverse S shape. The Historic Landscape Character records this ditch as the boundary of a fossilised field system between common land and enclosure in 1748. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR20660 Unpublished document: Jurecki, K (ARCUS). 2008. Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Landscape Project: Cromford and Belper Survey Transects. Level 1 Survey.. C3/10, Fig. 7.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3122 5731 (166m by 51m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3959
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM