Monument record MLI89701 - Ridge and furrow on land near Wharncliffe Farm, Ruskington
Summary
The below-ground remains of northwest to southeast aligned ridge and furrow recorded during a watching brief.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Traces of northwest to southeast aligned ridge and furrow were recorded during a wathcing brief. The furrows were spaced approximately 3m apart and were approximately 1m wide. The furrows truncated earlier, prehistoric features (cremation cemetery MLI89688). {1}{2}
The area is under arable cultivation. There is no evidence of surviving earthworks on either LIDAR or satellite imagery. {3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI11206 Report: Network Archaeology Ltd. Apr 2003. Archaeological Evaluation, Excavation and Watching Brief on the Hatton to Silk Willoughby Gas Pipeline 2001. HAT00.
- <2> SLI11207 Archive: Network Archaeology Ltd. Apr 2003. Archaeological Evaluation, Excavation and Watching Brief on the Hatton to Silk Willoughby Gas Pipeline 2001. LCNCC 2000.102.
- <3> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2001->. Google Earth, Maps and Street View. Accessed 03/02/2011.
- <4> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 10215 51214 (421m by 305m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUSKINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 29 2026 2:06PM
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