Monument record MDR7019 - Kniveton Shrunken Village, southwest of St Michael's Church, Kniveton
Type and Period (4)
- SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- HOUSE PLATFORM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- Track (Medieval to 21st Century - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Numerous earthwork features associated with the shrunken village: in the east is ridge and furrow, 5m inter-ridge interval, bounded to the west by a track. Perpendicular to the track are house platforms and other earthworks. Two possible tracks run perpendicular to the main track. Attempts at ploughing the field flat failed due to the amount of rubble in the field! (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR17416 Unpublished document: Connelly, P (University of Liverpool). 1997. Proposed Conservation Area for Kniveton: Field Survey.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2091 5018 (152m by 150m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KNIVETON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1783
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Record last edited
Sep 18 2009 12:04PM