Monument record MLI84145 - Ridge and Furrow, Sloothby
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the south-west of Sloothby.
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow to the south-west of Sloothby, identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Two adjoining medieval fields were surveyed and recorded in January 2018, as part of a programme of earthwork survey to inform on proposed agricultural development. The western field has earthworks of north to south aligned ridge and furrow, and the eastern field has earthworks of east to west aligned ridge and furrow. The distance between the furrows is between 8-9m on average. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF4870: LI.437.2.1.
- <2> SLI16098 Report: Souterrain Archaeological Services Ltd. 2018. Land South-West of Spring Farm, Sloothby. Souterrain site code: SOU17-571.
- <3> SLI16099 Archive: Souterrain Archaeological Services Ltd. 2018. Land South-West of Spring Farm, Sloothby. LCNCC 2017.221.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4886 7035 (485m by 207m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WILLOUGHBY WITH SLOOTHBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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