Monument record MLI99013 - Ridge and Furrow, Newton Cliff
Summary
An area of likely medieval ridge and furrow, overlying part of the Roman fort at Newton Cliff.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of likely medieval ridge and furrow was identified during analysis of aerial photographs in 2010. It was visible as earthworks, partly overlying the Roman fort and outwork near Newton Cliff. {1}
A portion of the ridge and furrow was mapped by a contour survey, undertaken in May 2012, to inform the proposed construction of a new water treatment works, to the south-west of Newton on Trent. The survey mapped a series of clearly defined linear earthworks, on a north to south alignment. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI13782 Report: Deegan, Alison. 2010. Air Photo Mapping for Land at Newton on Trent. Feature 9.
- <2> SLI14498 Report: Oxford Archaeology East. 2012. Lincoln Water Treatment Works, Newton on Trent. OAE site code: LWTN 11.
- <3> SLI13710 Archive: Oxford Archaeology East. 2011. Lincoln Water Treatment Works, Newton on Trent. LCNCC 2011.51.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8220 7391 (188m by 254m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON ON TRENT, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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