Monument record MLI125013 - Ridge and Furrow, Scothern
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the north of Scothern.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Several adjacent areas of medieval ridge and furrow, visible as blocks of parallel linear earthworks to the north of Scothern. They were identified on aerial photographs taken of this area, examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
A redeposited handle from a medieval jug was recovered from a topsoil deposit in this area in August 2015, during trial trenching on land to the north of Weir Farm Paddock, Scothern. The handle was made from a local fabric of late 13th to 15th century date. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF0376: LI.543.1.1-3.
- <2> SLI15282 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2015. Land North of Weir Farm Paddock, Scothern. PCAS site code: WFPE 15.
- <3> SLI15283 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2015. Land North of Weir Farm Paddock, Scothern. LCNCC 2015.138.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0362 7774 (391m by 297m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCOTHERN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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