Monument record 15243 - Medieval Ridge and Furrow at Kennels Farm
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Summary
Blocks of parallel linear earthworks, in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow, survive in the vicinity of Kennels Moat Farm. Ridge and furrow earthworks form as a result of medieval and post medieval cultivation practices. The majority of this ridge and furrow appears to be medieval in date having broader, curving ridges.
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Full Description
<1> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite DTM 1m (2022) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
Blocks of parallel linear earthworks, in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow, survive in the vicinity of Kennels Moat Farm. The majority of this ridge and furrow appears to be medieval in date having broader, curving ridges.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite DTM 1m (2022). [Mapped features: #53637 Composite DTM 1m (2022); #63412 Composite DTM 1m (2022)]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4020 6059 (689m by 566m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Civil Parish | EATON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Civil Parish | POULTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EATON, ECCLESTON, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POULTON, PULFORD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 7 2025 2:21PM