Landscape record 0934200001 - Great Horwood open fields

Summary

Earthwork survival of medieval to post-medieval ridge and furrow cultivation of the former open field system of Great Horwood

Protected Status/Designation

  • SHINE: Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, part of the open field system of Great Horwood (DBC10015)
  • SHINE: Earthworks of medieval ridge and furrow, part of the open field systems of Great Horwood and Singleborough (DBC10030)

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Type and Period (2)

  • RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
  • OPEN FIELD (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)

Description

Surviving areas of ridge and furrow earthworks recorded as part of English Heritage's Turning the Plough project. Additional areas of ridge and furrow visible in aerial photos (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC27386 Verbal communication: Paul Clements. 2018. Information derived from aerial photos.

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7770 3084 (245m by 451m)
Civil Parish GREAT HORWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

May 21 2025 4:42PM

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