Monument record MLI98335 - Ridge and Furrow, Grantham
Summary
Earthwork and below-ground remains of Medieval or post-Medieval ridge and furrow on land at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1700 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Six trenches were excavated on land at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham by Pre-Construct Archaeology in August 2011. Furrows were found during excavation of trenches one, two, three, four and six. Two of the furrows contained Medieval to post-Medieval pottery and residual Roman pottery. {1}{2}
North-south aligned earthwork remains of Medieval or post-Medieval ridge and furrow are visible on LIDAR imagery of the cricket pitch to the south of the academy buildings. Aside from the central square, survival of the earthworks appears to be moderately good. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI13699 Report: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2011. Archaeological evaluation on land at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham. PRGE11.
- <2> SLI13700 Archive: Pre-Construct Archaeological Services Ltd. 2011. Archaeological evaluation on land at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham. LCNCC 2011.207.
- <3> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9116 3687 (401m by 407m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2026 10:29AM
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