Monument record MDR8989 - Possible ridge and furrow and settlement, Gorse Hill Farm, Lea Hall
Type and Period (3)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SETTLEMENT ? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SETTLEMENT ? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Extensive ridge and furrow in the field centred on the grid reference SK 1953 5245, although the southern area of the field is now ploughed up and cultivated. The open field system and earthworks may be linked to the extension of Lea Hall. The earthworks in the northern area of the field are possibly a Romano-British or Medieval settlement. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR16435 Personal Observation: Johnson, A (PDNPA). Personal observation and/or communication. 9/03.
- <2> SDR19303 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force (RAF). 2003. Aerial photographic run 5. photo 102.
- <3> SDR19230 Unpublished document: Shackleton-Hill, A (SPAST). 1986-1987. South Peak Archaeological Survey Team: Survey. 1986: Gorse Hill.
- <4> SDR18975 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Colour photograph collection. Film. 2003; 543.1-30.
- <5> SDR18975 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Colour photograph collection. Film. 2003; 557.25-28.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 19543 52460 (320m by 353m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEA HALL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 29 2015 12:08PM