Monument record MDR8070 - Ridge and furrow, east of Weston-on-Trent
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Ridge and furrow grouping identified on aerial photograph plots. Cropmarks plotted on map overlay, 1:10,000. (1)
A trench was placed in the area of the ridge and furrow to the south east of the Trent & Mersey Canal (trench 24). The interpretation of the feature is of a 'depression', probably a furrow of the ridge and furrow system. (2)
Medieval ridge and furrow earthworks were identified in this area on aerial photographs dating to 1967-2006. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR1127 Archive: Whiteley, S. 1989. Aerial Photographic Transcripton Project.
- <2> SDR19020 Unpublished document: Williams, J (Phoenix). 2002. Archaeological Trench Evaluation, Shardlow Quarry (southern extension) Weston-upon-Trent, Derbyshire.
- <3> 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 41161 28226 (1011m by 1491m) (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
May 8 2017 11:57AM