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.

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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> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. UXP_101011_5635, UXP_101011_5636 & UXP_101011_5558, 11/10/2010.
  • <2>XY 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