Monument record MLI99444 - Ridge and Furrow, Grasby
Summary
Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, to the east of Grasby.
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of medieval ridge and furrow was identified by the National Mapping Programme, to the east of Grasby. The remains were visible on aerial photography as a series of parallel linear earthworks, aligned on a roughly south-west to north-east axis. {1}
Traces of the ridge and furrow could still be seen in 2014, when faint linear earthworks were identified in the field immediately to the east of the properties on Front Street. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. National Mapping Programme. -.
- <2> SLI14665 Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2014. Information from Louise Jennings. 11/08/2014.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 0893 0470 (198m by 177m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRASBY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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