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HER Number:MDV75802
Name:Medieval Ridge and Furrow south-east of Gratton

Summary

Area of probable Medieval ridge and furrow shown on aerial photograph to the south-east of Gratton

Location

Grid Reference:SS 692 369
Map Sheet:SS63NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBrayford
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Monuments Record: 1489059
  • National Monuments Record: SS 63 NE 84

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RIDGE AND FURROW (Early Medieval to XVI - 1066 AD to 1540 AD (Between))

Full description

National Monuments Record, 2007 - 2009, National Monuments Record Index incorporating Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme for SS63NE (National Monuments Record Database). SDV343039.

An area of probable Medieval ridge and furrow is visible on aerial photographs as a series of levelled earthworks in a field south-east of Gratton Farm, Brayford. The rig runs approximately north-south, and is cut by the leats of the Post Medieval water meadow system. Other details: Monument Number 1489059.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV343039National Monuments Record Database: National Monuments Record. 2007 - 2009. National Monuments Record Index incorporating Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme for SS63NE. National Monuments Record Index. A4 Unbound.

Associated Monuments

MDV75803Related to: Medieval Ridge and Furrow south of Gratton Farm (Monument)
MDV75768Related to: Water Meadows southeast of Gratton Farm (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4547 - Exmoor National Park National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Sep 30 2009 8:48AM