Monument record MDR8055 - Ridge and furrow, Aston Hall, Aston-on-Trent
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of open grassland in the grounds of Aston Hall Hospital contains the shallow upstanding earthwork remains of ridge and furrow, indicating that the area had previously been subjected to arable cultivation. Geophysical survey within a part of this area produced evidence of linear features reflecting the alignment of the parish boundary (former township boundary?) and of the surface evidence of ridge and furrow. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR18977 Unpublished document: Mike Griffiths & Associates. 1992. Aston Hall Hospital, Aston-on-Trent, South Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 41276 29229 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASTON UPON TRENT, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | WESTON UPON TRENT, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1659
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2018 3:19PM