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.
![Aerial photograph of Babingley deserted medieval village earthworks. medieval ridge and furrow can be seen to the right of the photo.](http://hbsmrgateway2.esdm.co.uk/norfolk/DataFiles/FullImages/1394.jpg)
Aerial photograph of Babingley deserted medieval village earthworks. Medieval ridge and furrow can be seen in the centre of the photo. (© NCC)