Monument record MLI87706 - Ridge and Furrow, Marshchapel
Summary
Earthworks of a medieval ridge and furrow field system, to the south of Marshchapel.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
PRN 46018
Earthworks of a ridge and furrow field system were observed on aerial photographs as part of the national mapping programme. {1}
Earthworks of a field system were also observed on aerial photographs dated to 1971 as part of the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marsh project. {2}
An earthwork survey of the ridge and furrow was undertaken by Allen Archaeology Limited in November 2012. Probably medieval ridge and furrow was recorded in two orientations on the site; northeast to southwest and northwest to southeast. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF3698:LI.39.11.1.
- <2> SLI10128 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2004. Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marsh: Archaeological and Historical Data Collection. -.
- <3> SLI14039 Report: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2012. Earthwork Survey of St Mary's Close, Sea Dyke Way, Marshchapel. MCSM12.
- <4> SLI14040 Archive: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2012. Earthwork Survey of St Mary's Close, Sea Dyke Way, Marshchapel. LCNCC 2012.166.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3612 9885 (330m by 459m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARSHCHAPEL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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