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Summary

An area of medieval ridge and furrow in the southern part of Greenawell deer park.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Earthworks and boundary wall associated with C16th Greenwell Deerpark and former medieval rabbit warren
• SHINE: Earthworks and boundary wall associated with C16th Greenwell Deerpark and former medieval rabbit warren

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Pye, A. R. + Noble, S. + Turton, S. D., 1992, Archaeological Survey and Assessment at Greenawell Park Farm, West Ogwell, 10, 16-17 (Report - Survey). SDV344412.

Medieval ridge and furrow lies in the bottom of the coombe, and is only visible when both the vegetation cover and light is low. It consists of a series of low (maximum 0.2 metres high) ridges spaced at a distance of circa 5 metres apart and aligned north to south. Most are straight, but some appear to curve westwards at their southern end. They stop short of the lynchets on either side, and in particularly favourable conditions can be seen to continue down the coombe, with an indistinct lynchet forming their western boundary. This area was possibly farmed as desmesne land for the lords of the manor of West Ogwell, and probably represents a temporary extension of this at a time of population pressure during the 12th and 13th centuries. Other details: Figures 4, 6-7; Plate 4. Map object based on this Source.

Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.

Map object based on this Source.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV4600 - Archaeological Survey and Assessment at Greenawell Park Farm, West Ogwell

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