Information for record number MWA9124:
Ridge and furrow, West of Packington Lane, Coleshill

Summary An area of ridge and furrow cultivation was uncovered during archaeological work connected with the Birmingham Northern Relief Road project. It is of uknown date.
What Is It?  
Type: Ridge And Furrow
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Coleshill
District: North Warwickshire, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 20 86
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Ridge and furrow plough markings were observed at right angles to a pair of parallel ditches or gullies (WA 9123) and cutting an ealrier ditch (WA 9122)
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Birmingham Northern Relief Road
Author/originator: Oxford-Wessex Archaeology Joint Venture
Date: 2001
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
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 ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument DITCH * A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year. back

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