Monument record MDR3205 - Extensive ridge and furrow, Rainster Rocks, Brassington
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
[SK 22105488 - SK 22255460] Bridle way, formed of a bank of earth, held up by a retaining wall formed of irregular blocks of stone, "which has every appearance of a Roman origin". (1)
This track appears to form the boundary of well-marked strip lynchets. (2)
The only features of interest in the area are extensive rig and furrow and contemporary field roads. (3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR13921 Article in serial: Smithard, W. 1910. 'The Roman road between Little Chester and Minning Low', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 32. p127, 137.
- <2> SDR809 Aerial Photograph: 1957. Aerial photographs F.21. 58/RAF/2315/0239-40 Nov 1957.
- <3> SDR6299 Personal Observation: F1 FRH 06-MAY-66.
- <5> SDR9623 Index: NDAT. 0490. 0490.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 216 546 (866m by 806m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRASSINGTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR3850
- EDR851
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Record last edited
Jan 4 2016 2:49PM