Monument record MLI89065 - Ridge and furrow west of London Road, Sleaford
Summary
Ridge and furrow west of London Road, Sleaford
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DITCH (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey carried out along the proposed Clayhill WTW Nitrate Reduction Scheme pipeline route noted earthworks representing partially levelled medieval ridge and furrow cultivation remains in Fields 11 and 12. These are also visible on aerial photographs. An earthwork ditch was also visible between the fields, and may be medieval in origin. Two medieval pottery sherds were recovered from Field 13, on the other side of London Road. {1}{2}
Ridge and furrow were recorded during archaeological evaluation trenching prior to the construction of a housing development. {3}
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SLI17398 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2012. Geophysical Survey of Land at London Road, Quarrington.
- --- SLI17399 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2018. Land at Town Road, Quarrington.
- <1> SLI10765 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2006. Clayhill WTW Nitrates Reduction Scheme Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. KILT06.
- <2> SLI10766 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. 2006. Clayhill WTW Nitrates Reduction Scheme Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. LCNCC 2006.32.
- <3> SLI17399 Report: PCAS Archaeology Ltd. 2018. Land at Town Road, Quarrington. LCNCC 2017.233.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 05788 44259 (189m by 182m) |
|---|---|
| Non Parish Area | Quarrington, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SLEAFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2024 11:36AM
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