Monument record MDR3454 - Earthwork features, Derby Road, Alton
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of ridge and furrow, plus other features (including a probable hollow way [SMR 21504] and possible moat [SMR 21503], showing on aerial photos. A linear feature, possibly a trackway appears to extend westwards beyond the main area of cropmarks into a separate field to the west of Barleyhill Wood. (1)
The cropmarks have been plotted on map overlay at a scale of 1:10,000. They include a circular feature which map comparison shows to be the boundary of a 19th century plantation in Alton Manor's landscape park. (2)
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Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 2815 5063 (421m by 484m) |
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Civil Parish | IDRIDGEHAY AND ALTON, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 30 2014 11:24AM