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Monument record MDR8101 - Ridge and furrow and other earthworks north of Uttoxeter Road, Foston

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A field survey in 1994 revealed the remains of a ridge and furrow field system and other earthworks at Foston. There is a possible building platform at SK 1889 3198 west of Coplow Lane and a linear bank, centred at SK 1936 3193, east of Hay Lane. (1) Medieval ridge and furrow earthworks were identified in this area during an aerial photographic mapping survey in 2009/10, using photographs from 1948. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Malone, S (TPAT). 1994. South Derbyshire Reconnaisance: Rapid Identification Survey.
  • <2> 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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Grid reference Centred SK 19056 32126 (1068m by 717m) Approximate
Civil Parish FOSTON AND SCROPTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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  • EDR1735

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Record last edited

Apr 8 2025 2:16PM

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