Monument record 15550 - Ridge and Furrow Earthworks North and East of Beech House Farm

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Summary

Distinctive blocks of parallel linear earthworks in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow forming part of an extensive area of similar earthworks. These earthworks have been created by medieval and early post medieval cultivation practices.

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Full Description

<1> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite 1m DSM (27/05/2022) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.

Distinctive blocks of parallel linear earthworks in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow forming part of an extensive area of similar earthworks. Some show slight aratral curves. These earthworks have been created by medieval and early post medieval cultivation practices. Further earthworks mark the locations of former field boundaries and marl pits.

<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey, , UXP_101010_4904-6 & UXP_101010_10/10/2010 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite 1m DSM (27/05/2022). [Mapped features: #54499 Composite 1m DSM (27/05/2022); #54500 Composite 1m DSM (27/05/2022)]
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. , UXP_101010_4904-6 & UXP_101010_10/10/2010.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 636 645 (1155m by 762m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ66SW
Civil Parish DARNHALL, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Civil Parish WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County DARNHALL, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE
Historic Township/Parish/County OVER, OVER, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 11 2025 2:49PM