Monument record MLI34323 - Ropsley Rise Wood, Ropsley and Humby
Summary
Ropsley Rise Wood, Ropsley and Humby.
Type and Period (3)
- DITCH (Undated)
- WOOD (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD? to 2050 AD)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Undated)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A series of banks and ditches were recorded in the woods during a site visit. There is one sizable bank extending from the southern boundary towards the centre of the wood. There are some external banks and ditches but these were only evident alongside the north-eastern boundary. {1}
An area of woodland (all of which is classified as plantation) included in the Nature Conservancy Council's 'Inventory of Ancient Woodland'. Ancient woodland status considered to be probable. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7240 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2001. Ropsley Rise Wood.
- <2> SLI2312 Index: Nature Conservancy Council. 1989. Inventory of Ancient Woodland: Lincolnshire. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9682 3493 (1065m by 710m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROPSLEY AND HUMBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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