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The deserted medieval settlement of Sulby and associated ridge and furrow, both showing as earthworks, near Welford, Northamptonshire, 2020. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 25269500
Filename: 33995_001.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (10.4MB)
Date: 10th June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Dam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Deserted Earthwork Ridge And Furrow Settlement
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This aerial print by Damian Grady showcases the haunting beauty of Sulby, a deserted medieval settlement nestled near Welford in Northamptonshire. The image transports us back in time, capturing the remnants of this once-thriving community through its intricate earthworks and distinctive ridge and furrow patterns. As we gaze upon the photograph, our eyes are drawn to the fascinating details that tell stories of lives lived centuries ago. The earthworks reveal where homes once stood, their foundations now mere whispers on the landscape. The ridge and furrow formations speak volumes about an agrarian society that carefully cultivated these lands for sustenance. The composition is both evocative and melancholic, inviting us to reflect on the passage of time and the impermanence of human existence. We can almost hear echoes of laughter and bustling activity that once filled these streets, now replaced by a serene stillness. Damian Grady's masterful capture allows us to appreciate not only the physical remains but also invites contemplation about what led to this abandonment. Was it war or disease? Or perhaps economic shifts forced residents to seek greener pastures elsewhere? In preserving this moment frozen in time, Historic England reminds us of our shared heritage and prompts us to cherish those places that hold fragments of forgotten stories. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst decay and desolation, there is profound beauty waiting to be discovered if we take a moment to look closer.
