Monument record MDR7871 - Ridge and furrow (site of), Weston on Trent
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Three parallel lines showing as a cropmark on an aerial photograph. (1, 2)
Ridge and furrow field system shown on aerial photograph transcription. Cropmarks plotted on map overlay, 1:10,000. (3)
Field walking produced several pieces of worked flint, medieval and post-medieval pottery, indicating prehistoric activity in the area (see also SMR 27709). (4)
The depth of alluvium, revealed by trial trenching, indicates that this area covers part of the main palaeochannel, which has been identified under SMR 27709. (5)
Medieval ridge and furrow earthworks are visible on aerial photographs of this area dating to 1945. The area has since been subject to sand and gravel extraction. (6)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDR18822 Aerial Photograph: Pickering, J. 4228/1.
- <2> SDR18821 Index: TPAT. TPAT 2106.
- <3> SDR1127 Archive: Whiteley, S. 1989. Aerial Photographic Transcripton Project.
- <4> SDR19021 Unpublished document: Richmond, A (Phoenix). 2000. Archaeological Contribution to an Environmental Statement, Shardlow Quarry (southern extension) Weston-upon-Trent, Derbyshire. PC145c.
- <5> SDR19020 Unpublished document: Williams, J (Phoenix). 2002. Archaeological Trench Evaluation, Shardlow Quarry (southern extension) Weston-upon-Trent, Derbyshire.
- <6> SDR21002 Digital data: Archaeological Research Services (ARS) Ltd. 2009/2010. Aerial Photographic Mapping Survey carried out as part of an Aggregates Resource Project.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 42097 28448 (660m by 454m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTON UPON TRENT, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1698
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2016 12:34PM