Information for record number MWA9861:
Undated Ridge and Furrow at Snitterfield Primary School, Snitterfield.

Summary Traces of undated ridge and furrow located within the school playing fields, Snitterfield Primary School, Snitterfield.
What Is It?  
Type: Ridge And Furrow
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Snitterfield
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 21 60
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Surviving traces of ridge and furrow were recorded in the school playing fields to the north of Snitterfield Primary School. These were noted during the archaeological observation of groundworks to the south.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological Observation at Snitterfield Primary School, Snitterfield
Author/originator: Coutts C & Jones C
Date: 2004
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report No 0423
   
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument SCHOOL * An establishment in which people, usually children, are taught. 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 PLAYING FIELD * A field or piece of ground used for the playing of games and other activities. back
monument PRIMARY SCHOOL * A school which combines the functions of both Infant and Junior Schools, teaching children up to the age of eleven. Use specific type where known. back

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