Ash Ranges

Rapid walkover survey directed by J English of SyAS as part of the SCC heathland project. Two areas were examined. In the northern area, close to Mytchett Gate, a series of small banks were identified, which may be the remains of a field system, potentially of some antiquity. Other identified features included possible tracks or tree lines, a number of banks and lynchetts, and two parish boundaries. The southern area at Wyke Common also contained a number of banks, together with an earthwork “fort” of modern date, and evidence for gravel quarrying. Both sites exhibited numerous signs of modern military activity such as foxholes, shelters, dugouts and slit trenches. (345)