Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington

Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington

England
List entry 1006328
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lyncheted ridge and furrow north of Shenington is a medieval field system preserving evidence of agricultural practices from the medieval period. The monument consists of ridge and furrow earthworks with associated lynchets, the latter indicating cultivation on sloping ground where soil accumulated against downslope boundaries to create visible terracing. Such field systems are characteristic of open field agriculture practised across much of central England during the medieval period and beyond. The survival of these earthworks at Shenington provides material evidence for the organisation and management of medieval arable farming in the Oxfordshire landscape.

Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington?

Lyncheted ridge and furrow north of Shenington is a medieval field system preserving evidence of agricultural practices from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006328.

Who is responsible for protecting Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington?

Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe (3.2 km), Castle Bank Enclosure (4.2 km), Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm (4.3 km).

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