Monument record MYO3279 - Ridge and Furrow Askham Bryan

Summary

A system of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation in the parish of Askham Bryan visible as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs. Much of the field system appears to be extant, especially around the modern village.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5622 4764 (414m by 304m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SE54NE
Civil Parish Askham Bryan, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A system of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation was seen as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs in the parish of Askham Bryan. Much of the field system appears to be extant, especially around the modern village.


English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011.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

Mar 18 2021 1:55PM

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