Landscape record MDR16596 - Lynchets with ridge and furrow earthworks, south of Lea Main Road, Lea
Type and Period (3)
- CULTIVATION MARKS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- LYNCHET ? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthworks with a reverse S-curve shape can be seen on Bing Maps and Google Maps aerial photographs. They are most clearly discernible on the Bing Maps Bird's Eye View aerial photographs. They appear to be more like lynchets than ridge and furrow. (1)
Ridge and furrows are also observed in between the lynchets using LiDAR (2) and aerial photography.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3335 5714 (297m by 262m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DETHICK, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 24 2026 12:28PM