Monument record MYO2496 - Rawcliffe Ridge and Furrow

Summary

Medieval ridge and furrow, some surviving as earthworks, but the majority visible as cropmarks, in Rawcliffe parish seen on air photographs.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5802 5391 (238m by 187m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SE55SE
Civil Parish Rawcliffe, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

NMR Information:

A few fields of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, some surviving as earthworks, but the majority visible as cropmarks, show up on aerial photographs in Rawcliffe parish. A large area of the parish is taken up with housing estates and a disused airfield. (1-2)

1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number NMR MAL/7265 187 17-JUL-1972
2 Oblique aerial photograph reference number NMR SE 5654/1 (1392/13) 12-JUL-1974

Related object: AF1197974 RCHME: Vale of York NMP, SE 55 SE

Metadata: Insert 1999

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Jun 11 2019 4:54PM

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