206929

RAG WOOD

MONUMENT NO. 206929

MEDIEVAL HOLLOW WAY 1066 to 1540

MEDIEVAL LYNCHET 1066 to 1540

ST 80303778 (centred). Rag Wood. Md lynchets and hollow-ways. The vestiges of an ancient ditch on the narrow ridge separating Bradley Knoll and Long Knoll, are noted by Hoare and marked on his map (1). Listed by Grinsell (2) and apparently identified with the hachuring at ST 80353787, which seems to be a hollow way. Hoare's map, however, suggests a longer course and the field boundary to the south may mark it. (1-3) The apparently associated earthworks shown on OS 25' are in fact medieval lynchets and hollow ways and as such are of minor archaeological significance. (4)

26-01-14