Monument record MLI84284 - Medieval Ridge and Furrow, Belton and Manthorpe
Summary
Earthworks of Medieval ridge and furrow, at Belton and Manthorpe.
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, identified on aerial photography by the National Mapping Programme. {1}
More extensive remains of the ridge and furrow were recorded in May 2008, during a magnetometry survey conducted on land to the south of Belton Lane, Manthorpe. The remains were well preserved and extended further to the south and west than those previously identified by the NMP. {2}
Subsequent trial trenching, conducted in September 2009, confirmed the presence of extensive and well-preserved below-ground remains of Medieval ridge and furrow across the site. The majority of the furrows were aligned on a roughly north to south axis, although a small number at the north-east corner of the site were aligned on a roughly north-west to south-east axis, indicating a division in the open field system here. Although no stratigraphically secure finds were recovered during the investigation, a redeposited sherd of Medieval pottery was found in the topsoil, towards the eastern edge of the site. This sherd was a handle fragment of reduced green glazed ware, dating to the 14th century. {3}{4}
More earthwork ridge and furrow remains were identified further to the east, a short distance south of Towthorpe deserted Medieval village (MLI30434), and are clearly visible on both LIDAR and satellite imagery. {5}{6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK9238: LI.731.1.1.
- <2> SLI14763 Report: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. 2008. Land at Manthorpe, Grantham. -.
- <3> SLI14764 Report: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. 2009. Land at Belton Road, Manthorpe. NPA site code: MNG-A.
- <4> SLI14765 Archive: North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. Land at Belton Road, Manthorpe. NPA 09 MNG-A.
- <5> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
- <6> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 08/07/2026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9182 3847 (1315m by 1120m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELTON AND MANTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: Land at Belton Road, Manthorpe (ELI12152)
- Event - Survey: Land at Manthorpe, Grantham (ELI12151)
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Record last edited
Jul 8 2026 11:37AM
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