Monument record MLI91447 - Ridge and Furrow, Witham on the Hill
Summary
Traces of medieval and early post-medieval ridge and furrow, on land to the west of Witham on the Hill.
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD?)
- ARTEFACT SCATTER (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1350 AD to 1799 AD)
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Full Description
Traces of ridge and furrow were recorded in this location in October 2007, during archaeological monitoring of new development at Witham Hall School. Six former plough furrows were recorded during the works, all on the same roughly north-east to south-west alignment. An assemblage of late medieval and early post-medieval pottery was recovered from the fills of the furrows and the overlying topsoil, along with a quantity of more recent material. The pottery was thought to have derived from manuring scatters, indicating a long period of agricultural use of this land, before its inclusion in the parkland of Witham Hall by the end of the 18th century. The assemblage was comprised of sherds from a wide variety of vessel forms and fabrics, including pieces of Black-glazed ware, Bourne ware and Staffordshire wares, amongst others. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI11785 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2007. Witham Hall School, Witham on the Hill. APS site code: WWHS 07.
- <2> SLI11786 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2007. Witham Hall School, Witham on the Hill. LCNCC 2007.205.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0488 1661 (130m by 128m) Estimated from sources |
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| Civil Parish | WITHAM ON THE HILL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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