Thesaurus Term/Concept: RIDGE AND FURROW

Identifier 68628
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A series of long, raised ridges separated by ditches used to prepare the ground for arable cultivation. This was a technique, characteristic of the medieval period.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (4)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (3)

Instances/Examples (14)

Context Record
Monument Type MHG51131 Area of rig cultivation at Croft 5, Balmeanach (Monument)
Monument Type MHG52595 Area of rig cultivation, Goirtean Forlaich (Monument)
Monument Type MHG52736 Area of rigs, Croft 119, Clachtoll (Monument)
Monument Type MHG52524 Enclosure with rig and furrow, Achachork (Monument)
Monument Type MHG52523 Enclosure, Achachork (Monument)
Monument Type MHG52525 Enclosures, Achachork (Monument)
Monument Type MHG27720 Farmstead, Achachork (Monument)
Monument Type MHG51315 Field system at Srath Shuardail, Ardtornish (Monument)
Monument Type MHG53070 Kyle of Durness East (Monument)
Monument Type MHG30519 Multi-period settlement, Corrie Ghardale (Monument)
Monument Type MHG54293 Ridge and furrow, Osedale (Monument)
Monument Type MHG51114 Rig and furrow at Hill of Man, Wick (Monument)
Monument Type MHG54957 Rig and furrow, east of Toran Sligeach (Monument)
Monument Type MHG51357 Township remains at Allt Santaig (Monument)