1, 2 Ryton Wood is a large wood of 86ha. Within the wood are two enclosures surounded by large woodbanks, with those around the enclosure to the west (henceforth referred ...
Ryton Wood, a Medieval (and probably earlier) managed woodland. The woodland comprises: complex woodbanks of various dates; probably late to Post Medieval assarts; and evidence of ancient coppicing. The wood is situated 1km east of Bubbenhall.
1 An archaeological evaluation of land at the Dilke Arms, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, in the centre of the Medieval village, recovered some evidence for Medieval activity, dating back to the 13th century, ...
Medieval pits, gullies and post holes associated with a settlement were uncovered during an excavation. The site is 100m west of St Leonard's Church, Ryron-on-Dunsmore.
1 Twenty five trial trenches were dug as part of an archaelogical assessment. These revealed evidence of Medieval and later settlement, from the 12th to 17th century. The ...
The remains of a Medieval settlement were found during archaeological work. The remains comprised a boundary ditch, building and a yard. The site was located 800m east of Ryton on Dunsmore.
1 The morticed base of Knightlow Cross stands on a tumulus. The shaft of the cross was probably destroyed in the 16th century.
2 Medieval wayside cross. Square socket-stone only, lying ...
The site of Knightlow wayside cross which is Medieval in origin. The cross shaft is no longer standing but the stone base is still visible in the top of a mound. The site is situated at Knightlow Hill, 1km north west of Stretton on Dunsmore.