Monument record MYO2846 - Ridge and Furrow Osbaldwick
Summary
Vertical aerial photographs of the early post-War period record a field system of ridge and furrow cultivation of
medieval date in Osbaldwick parish. Much of this has been built upon. Recent photography records traces surviving
around Langton House on the north side of Osbaldwick village.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6308 5224 (146m by 121m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Civil Parish | Osbaldwick, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Vertical aerial photographs of the early post-War period record a field system of ridge and furrow cultivation of medieval date in Murton parish. Some still survive to the south of Murton village. The Farming Museum and the nearby abbatoir are built on fields of ridge and furrow cultivation.
Additional fields of surviving ridge and furrow to the north of Osbaldwick were recorded on aerial photographs taken in January 2003.
English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document).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- --- SYO1458 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011.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 (1)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2013 3:57PM