Monument record MYO2412 - Ridge and Furrow Towthorpe
Summary
Ridge and furrow of probable Medieval date seen, in the parish of Towthorpe, as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs.
Strensall Local History Group (SLHG) were invited by John Oxley, City of York Archaeologist, to undertake a survey of the ridge & furrow remains within the parish of Strensall and Towthorpe.
A total of 33 ridge & furrow monument records from the HER relating to Strensall and Towthorpe were forwarded by John Oxley to SLHG. The survey was carried out by Alan Powell and John North over a period of one year (2014-5).
Destroyed by housing development.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6286 6008 (214m by 265m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE66SW |
| Civil Parish | Towthorpe, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ridge and furrow of probable Medieval date in the parish of Towthorpe was seen as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs; these features are found in the western half of the parish.
English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1458 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011. Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 9 2015 1:55PM