Monument record 15092 - Ridge and Furrow Earthworks Adjacent to Edleston Brook
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Summary
Two blocks of parallel linear earthworks, in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow, are visible in this area. Ridge and furrow earthworks formed as a result of medieval and post medieval cultivation practices.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey, UXP_101011_5635, UXP_101011_5636 & UXP_101011_5558, 11/10/2010 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.
Several blocks of curving, narrow ridge and furrow earthworks are visible on this aerial photograph.
<2> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite DSM 1m (2022) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5444 Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. UXP_101011_5635, UXP_101011_5636 & UXP_101011_5558, 11/10/2010.
- <2>XY SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite DSM 1m (2022). [Mapped features: #53198 U Composite DSM 1m (2022); #58756 Composite DSM 1m (2022)]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 631 504 (738m by 543m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65SW |
| Civil Parish | EDLESTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EDLESTON, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 2:28PM