Monument record 15722 - Ridge and Furrow Earthworks North of Yewtree Farm

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Summary

Parallel linear earthworks in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow formed by cultivation practices. This type, characterised by a regular pattern of thin ridges and furrows, was created by nineteenth century steam ploughing. Steam ploughing is where a plough drawn between two steam traction engines, or a traction engine and a moveable windlass, standing on opposite headlands.

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Type and Period (1)

STEAM PLOUGHED RIG (AD 19th Century to AD 20th Century - 1860 AD (between) to 1919 AD (between))

Full Description

<1> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, 106G UK 1186 (21/02/46) or CPE UK 1935 (17/01/47) (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey, UXP_101010_5194, 10/10/2010 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

Parallel linear earthworks in the form of distinct ridges and troughs known as ridge and furrow formed by cultivation practices. This type, characterised by a regular pattern of thin ridges and furrows, was created by nineteenth century steam ploughing. A former field boundary, running parallel to the adjacent Yatehouse Lane, also survives in this area as an earthwork.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 82/2 c.1846 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The former field boudary is depicted on this map.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SCH4608 Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. 106G UK 1186 (21/02/46) or CPE UK 1935 (17/01/47).
<2>XY SCH5444 Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. UXP_101010_5194, 10/10/2010. [Mapped features: #54873 UXP_101010_5194, 10/10/2010; #54874 UXP_101010_5194, 10/10/2010]
<3> SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 82/2 c.1846.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SJ 706 690 (252m by 173m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	SJ76NW
Historic Township/Parish/County	BYLEY CUM YATEHOUSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish	BYLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Dec 2 2022 12:29PM