Monument record 0775003003 - Earthwork north of Ringshall Coppice

Summary

Lynchets defining part of 'Lincoln' field at the north end of Ringshall Coppice. Possible medieval to 19th century date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Map

Type and Period (1)

  • BOUNDARY BANK (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD? to 1899 AD?)

Description

National Trust SMR 152816. Located at northern end of Ringshill Copse. Several broad north-facing negative lynchets. The more easterly can be traced for 150m, turning through 90 degrees to continue in a westerly direction. Possibly of medieval origin. Coincide with southerly extension of a field named 'Lincoln' on Grey's 1762 map (1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC24668 Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeology & Gary Marshall. 2015. Archaeological survey of the Ashridge estate, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Volume VI - Area E Ringshall Copse, Wards Hurst Farm (north), Dockeywood (north). Volume VI.

Location

Grid reference SP 97779 15359 (point)
Civil Parish IVINGHOE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: Survey of the Ashridge Estate (EBC17769)

Record last edited

Feb 29 2016 9:40AM

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