Monument record MLI97833 - Ridge and Furrow, Gunby
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the north-west of Gunby deserted village.
Type and Period (2)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Possible late medieval earthwork field system to the north-west of Gunby deserted medieval village, identified on aerial photography by the National Mapping Programme. {1}
Remains of the medieval ridge and furrow in this area were noted in 1986, during the archaeological assessment of the National Trust's Gunby Hall estate. The remains were recorded as a series of parallel linear earthworks roughly 3-4m wide and 0.5-0.7m high. {2}
Traces of the ridge and furrow were identified in July 2013, during a magnetometry survey conducted on land at Gunby Hall. The remains were identified as a series of parallel linear magnetic anomalies, including one which may represent a former headland, defining the southern limit of the open field in this area. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. TF4667: LI.392.2.14.
- <2> SLI4550 Report: National Trust. 1986. Archaeological Survey, Gunby Hall. p.10.
- <3> SLI15027 Report: Allen Archaeology Ltd. 2013. Land at Gunby Hall. AAL site code: GUHA 13.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4657 6702 (556m by 554m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GUNBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Archaeological Survey, Gunby Hall (ELI12308)
- Event - Survey: Land at Gunby Hall (ELI12309)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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