Monument record MLI53612 - Medieval Ridge and Furrow, Owmby
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the north-west of Owmby.
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 north-west of Owmby. Visible as three distinct blocks of remains, all with the furrows aligned on a roughly south-west to north-east axis. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
More extensive remains of medieval ridge and furrow can be seen on the Google Maps satellite imagery layer and on LiDAR data for this area. These additional earthworks link the three blocks previously identified by the NMP, and are aligned on the axis, though are fainter and less prominent. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TA0705: LI.492.18.1.
- <2> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 12/06/2026.
- <3> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. Accessed 12/06/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 0751 0516 (370m by 447m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SEARBY CUM OWMBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 12 2026 8:45AM
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