Monument record MYO2496 - Rawcliffe Ridge and Furrow
Summary
Medieval ridge and furrow, some surviving as earthworks, but the majority visible as cropmarks, in Rawcliffe parish seen on air photographs.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5802 5391 (238m by 187m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Civil Parish | Rawcliffe, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NMR Information:
A few fields of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, some surviving as earthworks, but the majority visible as cropmarks, show up on aerial photographs in Rawcliffe parish. A large area of the parish is taken up with housing estates and a disused airfield. (1-2)
1 Vertical aerial photograph reference number NMR MAL/7265 187 17-JUL-1972
2 Oblique aerial photograph reference number NMR SE 5654/1 (1392/13) 12-JUL-1974
Related object: AF1197974 RCHME: Vale of York NMP, SE 55 SE
Metadata: Insert 1999
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 11 2019 4:54PM