Monument record MDR5625 - Ridge and furrow, Elvaston Avenue, Elvaston
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Ridge and Furrow running N-S. Cropmarks plotted on map overlay, 1:10,000. (1)
Ridge and furrow noted from aerial photographs taken in 1971 (2) and during an earthwork survey in 1995. The most well-preserved earthworks were found along all parts of Elvaston Avenue. The trees which form the avenue were planted on top of the existing ridge and furrow and have protected it from agricultural damage. Elsewhere, earthworks have been eroded by agricultural activity. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR1127 Archive: Whiteley, S. 1989. Aerial Photographic Transcripton Project.
- <2> SDR19005 Unpublished document: Symonds, J; Cooper, T; Wagner, P; Webster, J.. 1995. Desk-Based Assessment of Land at Elvaston, Derbyshire..
- <3> SDR19006 Unpublished document: Badcock, A; Cox, C; Buckland, P.. 1995. Archaeological Field Evaluation at Elvaston, Derbyshire. Phase 1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 41630 32646 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELVASTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1682
- EDR1683
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2022 4:14PM