Monument record MDR2598 - Ridge and furrow earthworks, south of Egginton
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Wide interval ridge and furrow, east-west, with pronounced reverse 'S' form, visible within a defined block in northern half of field. (1)
Ridge and furrow still clearly visible on the ground in November 2007. (2)
These medieval ridge and furrow earthworks were also identified during an aerial photographic mapping survey carried out in 2009/10. The earthworks were mapped using aerial photographs dating in 2007. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR1229 Aerial Photograph: 1971. Fairey Surveys 1:12000.
- <2> SDR19557 Personal Observation: Stroud, G. Personal observation, map evidence, field visit etc.. Site visit, 16/11/2007.
- <3> SDR21002 Digital data: Archaeological Research Services (ARS) Ltd. 2009/2010. Aerial Photographic Mapping Survey carried out as part of an Aggregates Resource Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 26099 27803 (436m by 423m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EGGINTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 15 2015 4:02PM