Monument record MYO2455 - Ridge and Furrow Wheldrake
Summary
A Medieval field system of ridge and furrow in the parish of Wheldrake is visible as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs. Most of the ridge and furrow appears plough levelled, but a few areas survive as earthworks on photographs taken in the early 1970's.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6763 4508 (219m by 420m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE64NE |
| Civil Parish | Wheldrake, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A Medieval field system of ridge and furrow in the parish of Wheldrake is visible as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs. Most of the ridge and furrow appears plough levelled (SE 653 453, SE 673 461, SE 677 452, SE 688 460, SE 647 454) but a few areas survive as earthworks (SE 661 449, SE 681 463) on photographs taken in the early 1970's.
English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.
MAP Archaeological Practice, 2014, Land north of North Lane Wheldrake (Unpublished document). SYO1719.
Sources/Archives (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 20 2017 11:55AM