Ryal (Matfen)
This is the site of the shrunken medieval village of Ryal. It was first recorded in the 13th century. By the 19th century there were only three farms and a few cottages at this site. Ryal now includes only two farms and six cottages. The earthwork remains of ridge and furrow and a building platform can be seen. (1-2)
The medieval settlement of Ryal is visible as earthworks on air photographs centred at NZ 0135 7431. Numerous platforms and boundary banks appear to define crofts and the remains of at least two buildings are visible. Several broad boundary banks can be seen to the east and north of the village. At NZ 0148 7447 three rectangular depressions, some defined by broad banks, may represent ponds. They measure approximately 11m by 35m. The features are extant on the latest 2000 oblique photography. (3a)
The medieval settlement of Ryal is visible as earthworks on air photographs centred at NZ 0135 7431. Numerous platforms and boundary banks appear to define crofts and the remains of at least two buildings are visible. Several broad boundary banks can be seen to the east and north of the village. At NZ 0148 7447 three rectangular depressions, some defined by broad banks, may represent ponds. They measure approximately 11m by 35m. The features are extant on the latest 2000 oblique photography. (3a)
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION, English Heritage: Hadrian's Wall WHS Mapping Project, NMP 2008; English Heritage
WATCHING BRIEF, Mootlaw to Harlow Hill Pipeline 2009; North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
WATCHING BRIEF, Mootlaw to Harlow Hill Pipeline 2009; North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
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