Element record L7763 - Earthworks & possible ridge & furrow, Whatton

Summary

RIDGE AND FURROW (Unknown); TRACKWAY (Unknown); HOLLOW (Unknown); TERRACED GROUND (Unknown); BANK (EARTHWORK) (Unknown)

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 74385 39523 (228m by 132m)
Map sheet SK73NW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Whatton, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (5)

Full Description

Deep linear hollow, running down the field towards the river. Raised, rectangular terraced platform in the south-west corner, marking an old enclosure field boundary. Steep, 1m high bank running around the south-east side of the field, and around into Church Street, forming the south side of a former slightly sunken trackway. Possibly some very poorly preserved ridge and furrow in the northern half of the field. (1)
Grid ref centred. See M1201 for nearby fishpond.


Data Held: Ground Photograph (Ground photograph). SNT2646.

4 colour print, 13/9-11,18 (negs F28/6, F29/1), SMR

<1> TPAT, 1995, Village Earthwork Survey II (Published document). SNT1360.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Ground photograph: Data Held: Ground Photograph.
  • <1> Published document: TPAT. 1995. Village Earthwork Survey II.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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