Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow

Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow

England
List entry 1015521
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow is an ancient monument located in Northumberland that comprises both a linear earthwork and surviving ridge and furrow agricultural remains. The linear earthwork represents a landscape boundary or territorial division of medieval or post-medieval date, whilst the rig and furrow demonstrates the arable farming practices characteristic of the medieval period in northern England. The survival of these features in proximity provides evidence of the coexistence of boundary management and intensive cultivation within the same landscape zone. The site contributes to understanding of medieval land organisation and agricultural practices in Northumberland.

Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow?

Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow is an ancient monument located in Northumberland that comprises both a linear earthwork and surviving ridge and furrow agricultural remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015521.

Who is responsible for protecting Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow?

Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow 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 1015521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure castle, two 16th century gun turrets and an early 17th century house (0.7 km), The medieval and post-medieval fortifications at Berwick upon Tweed (0.8 km), Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle (0.9 km).

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