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Monument details

HER Number:TR 13 SW 34
Type of record:Monument
Name:Medieval field system at Mallow Lees, Selby Farm

Summary

Earthwork rems of medieval Field System in Mallow Lees Field, near Selby Farm


Grid Reference:TR 108 333
Map Sheet:TR13SW
Parish:BURMARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT

Monument Types

Protected Status:Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England: Medieval field system at Mallow Lees, Selby Farm

Full description

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Substantial earthwork ditch curving from W corner of Mallow Lees field to middle of N boundary with another running from E-NW creating a strip of land where the surface is higher than the surrounding. This is subdivided into irregular closes by other ditches. Faint traces of 3 other ditches can be seen elsewhere in the field. Interpreted as remains of medieval field boundaries. (1)

Additional Info(2)


<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Reeves, A 1996 'Romney Marsh Earthwork Survey' (SEAS) (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> Anthony E. Collins, 1992, Archaeological Potential of the Hythe Haven (Unpublished document). SKE7373.

Sources and further reading

Cross-ref. Source description
<1>Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Reeves, A 1996 'Romney Marsh Earthwork Survey' (SEAS).
<2>Unpublished document: Anthony E. Collins. 1992. Archaeological Potential of the Hythe Haven.