Monument record MDR8097 - Earthworks east of Flackett's Lane, Doveridge/Sudbury
Type and Period (4)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- QUARRY (Unknown date)
- PLOUGH HEADLAND (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- MARL PIT (Unknown date)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A variety of earthworks including ridge and furrow, a substantial headland/trackway and other related earthworks were identified in fields adjacent to Flackett's Lane Farm. For a short way Flackett's Lane was seen to run on a causeway crossing a hollow, possibly a former gravel quarry. The earthworks may most probably be attributed to the medieval or post-medieval period. (1)
The field name 'Marl Pit Middle Field' in this area suggests a marl pit in the vicinity of SK 1467 3346. (2, 3)
Ridge and furrow was identified in this area from a 1948 photograph; two well preserved remnants were seen during field reconnaissance in 1999 but much has been destroyed. In addition, soilmarks and earthworks were recorded which were thought to represent two possible ditches, one running east west and the other north-east to south west. The ditches appear to be aligned with the current field system and may represent redundant boundary ditches. Geophysical survey produced evidence of magnetic pit-like features and a susceptibility anomaly at around SK 1477 3328. Other very ephemeral earthworks and hollows were noted which could represent redundant field boundaries, headlands and/or other features. (2, 3)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR19058 Unpublished document: Challis, K, Morris, T & Woodhouse, G. 1994. A564(T) Doveridge Bypass Archaeological Assessment.
- <2> SDR19086 Unpublished document: Network Archaeology Ltd. 1999. Drointon to Sutton Proposed Gas Pipeline. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment.
- <3> SDR19088 Unpublished document: Network Archaeology Ltd. 1999. Drointon to Sutton Proposed Gas Pipeline. Archaeolog. Fieldwalking, Field Reconn. & Geophys. Survey. Sites 4, 5, 21.
- <4> SDR19011 Unpublished document: Bartlett, A (Bartlett-Clark Consultancy). 1999. Drointon to Sutton Proposed Gas Pipeline, Vol. 2. Report on Archaeogeophysical Survey.. Figs. 3B-7, Maps 6-13. Fig. 4A (J).
- <5> SDR21002 Digital data: Archaeological Research Services (ARS) Ltd. 2009/2010. Aerial Photographic Mapping Survey carried out as part of an Aggregates Resource Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 14633 33204 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DOVERIDGE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SUDBURY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- EDR1733
- EDR1738
- EDR1739
- EDR1688
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Record last edited
May 28 2015 10:46AM