Monument record MLI84211 - Ridge and Furrow, Little Humby
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the west of Little Humby.
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 west of Little Humby, identified on aerial photography by the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Possible traces of the ridge and furrow were revealed in August 2015, during trial trenching to the immediate west of the village green. The remains of three possible medieval furrow bases, aligned on an east to west axis, were identified as slight undulations in the thickness of the subsoil deposit. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. SK93SE; 9932.
- <2> SLI15168 Report: Trent and Peak Archaeology. 2015. S101a Water Scheme, Little Humby. TPA site code: LHU1.
- <3> SLI15169 Archive: Trent and Peak Archaeology. 2015. S101a Water Scheme, Little Humby. LCNCC 2015.14.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9993 3284 (534m by 483m) 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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