Monument record MLI125837 - Ridge and Furrow, The Grange, Halton Holegate
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the east of The Grange, Halton Holegate.
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 east of The Grange, Halton Holegate. Identified on aerial photographs examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
A large part of the ridge and furrow remains were the subject of a detailed earthworks survey, conducted in December 2017 to inform the proposed construction of a new agricultural building. The survey identified a possible medieval furlong boundary, comprising a wide ridge which was likely to have been created by the amalgamation of two adjacent ridges. The ridge and furrow was aligned on an east to west axis across the site, although it varied in spacing, possibly indicating the use of oxen at the north of the site and the use of horses in the wetter, low-lying ground at the south. Possible ridge head earthworks were recorded at the west and east of the site. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF4164: LI.176.8.3.
- <2> SLI16858 Report: Acorn Archaeology. 2018. Grange Farm, Fen Road, Halton Holegate. Acorn site code: GFHH17.
- <3> SLI16859 Archive: Acorn Archaeology. 2018. Grange Farm, Fen Road, Halton Holegate. LCNCC 2017.208.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4198 6405 (180m by 226m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HALTON HOLEGATE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2021 3:26PM
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