Information for record number MWA12044:
Ridge and furrow in Nether Whitacre Parish

Summary A field adjacent to Oaktree Farm, Whitacre Heath, Whitacre shows evidence of ridge and furrow ploughing on aerial photographs
What Is It?  
Type: Ridge And Furrow
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Nether Whitacre
District: North Warwickshire, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 21 93
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Level of Protection Local
Description

  
Source Number  
A field adjacent to Oaktree Farm, Whitacre Heath, Whitacre shows evidence of ridge and furrow ploughing on aerial photographs mapped as part of English Heritage (EH) National Mapping Project (NMP)
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Aerial Photograph
Title: RAF/541/213 Frame 3089
Author/originator: RAF
Date: 8 Dec 19948
Page Number: Frame 3089
Volume/Sheet: RAF/541/213
   
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Glossary

 
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Description  
technique Aerial Photograph Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical. back
monument RIDGE AND FURROW * A series of long, raised ridges separated by ditches used to prepare the ground for arable cultivation. This was a technique, characteristic of the medieval period. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument FARM * A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. back

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