Ridge and Furrow associated with Brinklow Castle

Description of this historic site

An area of ridge and furrow cultivation that is associated with Brinklow Castle. It is probably of Medieval date and is visible as an earthwork. The ridge and furrow survives to the south, south east and east of the castle.

Notes about this historic site

1 To the south, south east and east of the castle are the earthwork remains of ridge and furrow cultivation. The ridge and furrow immediately to the east and south east of the motte defines a triangular enclosure attached to the castle which may have been used for agricultural purposes. The ridge and furrow respects the castle defences and provides a stratigraphic relationship between them and the landuse of the surrounding area. This triangular area is included in the scheduling of the castle site.

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