Possible enclosed field strips, near Castleton, Hope Valley, 1969

Image Reference: DCHQ008341

Artist/Photographer: Brumhead, D D

Collection: Derbyshire

ImageDate: May 1969

LibraryRef: LSL HQ

Image Date: May 1969

Measurements: 35 x 52.9 cm

Location: Derbyshire

Keywords: enclosed field strips tudor grazing ploughed dry-stone wall hillside countryside rural farmland trees village peak district HCCL Castleton Brumhead, D D

Library Reference: LSL HQ

Library: LSL HQ

Description: From the Medieval period land around villages was divided into strips. The land was ploughed in long strips because the ploughs were difficult to turn. Many fields were enclosed in early Tudor times and used as grazing for sheep.

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