Monument record MLI116267 - Ridge and Furrow, Claypole
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the south-east of Claypole.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow to the south-east of Claypole, identified on aerial photography by the National Mapping Programme. {1} Subsequent geophysical survey undertaken in January 2018 confirmed the presence of deposits relating to the furrows {2}, and follow up trenching in 2021 confirmed their presence through excavation, and the ridges were measured at 12m apart from each other, with the excavated furrows measuring approximately 3.0m wide and 0.3m deep. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK8549: LI.740.8.1.
- <2> SLI18182 Report: Pre-Construct Geophysics. Archaeological Geophysical Survey, Land off Doddington Lane, Claypole, Lincolnshire. -.
- <3> SLI18183 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. Report regarding Land North of Doddington Lane, Claypole, South Kesteven, NG23 5AU, Archaeological Evaluation and Earthwork Survey. PCAS Site Code DLCE21.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8538 4860 (618m by 580m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAYPOLE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 1 2024 3:52PM
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