Monument record 0964005000 - Field SE of former Valley Farm
Summary
Remains of Medieval and post-medieval ridge and furrow, visible as earthworks and as traces in geophysical survey.
Protected Status/Designation
- SHINE: Earthwork survival of medieval to post-medieval ridge and furrow cultivation of the former open field system of Soulbury (DBC10069)
Map
Type and Period (1)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Geophysical survey carried out by GSB Prospection in July 2008 identified anomalies interpreted as the remains of ridge and furrow aligned NW-SE. The ridge and furrow also survives as prominent earthworks. See report for detail (B2).
NGR to centre of field.
An archaeological desk-based assessment of Valley Farm, Linslade, concluded that the site does have some potential to contain archaeological remains, in particular those from the prehistoric (Iron Age) period (B3).
Sources (2)
- <2>SBC23187 Unpublished document: Geophysical Surveys of Bradford. 2008. Geophysical Survey Report: Valley Farm, Linslade.
- <3>SBC23524 Unpublished document: Environmental Dimension Partnership. 2008. DRAFT - Valley Farm, Linslade: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 89743 25204 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOULBURY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical survey (Ref: 2008/38) (EBC17129)
Record last edited
Jul 2 2018 12:36PM
