Monument record MDR8130 - Earthworks, Oaks Green, Sudbury
Type and Period (2)
- GRAVEL PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Analysis of aerial photographs and field inspection revealed a substantial, steep sided hollow up to 2m deep and c. 200m wide. It is likely that the hollow is the remains of a former gravel quarry. The hollow clearly cuts through ridge and furrow, suggesting that the pit is of post-medieval date. The schedule accompanying the 1843 Sudbury tithe map provides the first indication of a quarry, describing a 'gravel pit' immediately south of Oak's Green Lane. The origin of the quarry is in the period between 1720 and 1846. Expansion of the quarry north of Oak's Green Lane appears to be an early 20th century development. (1-2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 15518 33208 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUDBURY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1733
- EDR1715
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2020 8:49PM