Monument record MLI116269 - Ridge and Furrow, Claypole Fen
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow at Claypole Fen. No longer extant.
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 at Claypole Fen. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
All of the remains appear to have been removed by more recent agricultural activity, and no trace of the former earthworks can now be discerned on the Google Maps satellite imagery layer or on LiDAR data for this area. {2}{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> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 22/09/2026.
- <3> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. Accessed 22/09/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8550 4979 (213m by 229m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAYPOLE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 22 2026 4:09PM
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