Monument record MDR8164 - Medieval pottery scatter and field system earthworks, east of Wilne Lane, Great Wilne
Type and Period (3)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
South of the Derwent, just north-east of Great Wilne (SK 4496 3115), topsoiling revealed a scatter of medieval pottery on the exposed subsoil. A total of 14 sherds were collected form an area approx. 20m square. The sherds formed two groups. The first, including one rim sherd, was of a buff, hard, sandy fabric. Three of the sherds were blackened on the exterior surfaces, suggesting use as cooking vessels. The second group had reduced green-glaze, and included a rim and a base sherd. Both groups are dated to the 13-14th centuries. The scatter suggests medieval use of the land for agricultural purposes, with household debris being added to the soil during manuring. (1)
Medieval field boundaries and ridge and furrow have also been identified as earthworks in this area on aerial photographs dating to 1950-3. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 44958 31175 (261m by 230m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHARDLOW AND GREAT WILNE, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1696
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2020 9:14PM