1 The field is known as “Marlpit Close” on a 19th century map.
2 There were no traces of quarrying nor did the owner of the field have any memory of ...
The possible site of a marl pit dating to at least the Imperial period is suggested by documentary evidence. Evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation also exists in this area and survives as earthworks. These features are situated 500m north of Walsgrave Hill.
1 2 Ridge and furrow ploughing can be seen on arial photographs in four fields adjacent to the B4027 road near Coombe Abbey Country Park.
Ridge and furrow ploughing can be seen on arial photographs adjacent to the B4027 road near Coombe Abbey Country Park.
1 An area of ridge and furrow cultivation identified within woodland in Coombe Abbey Landscape Park, which would have pre-dated the emparkment.
An area of ridge and furrow from the medieval period identified in woodland in Coombe Abbey Landscape Park to the south of the southern arm of Coombe Pool.
1 Part of large, well-preserved area of ridge and furrow c300m W of Walsgrave Hill surveyed by plane-table by Tom Heyes, with photographic & sketch records of remainder. In excess ...
The remains of Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation which survived as earthworks. Much of the ridge and furrow has been destroyed by recent road building and pipeline installation. The site is located north west of Walsgrave Hill.