The open-field system was a system of ploughing in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Each village had a few large fields, ploughed into narrow strips - these ridges & furrows (sliones) became units in landholding before the enclosure Act.
Surviving ridge and furrow field patterns can be seen in the UK.
The beautiful journeys channel celebrates the United Kingdom and especially its natural wonders. We look into the intriguing journeys of all things found here in our natural environment. Everything has its own fascinating story (or beautiful journey) to tell.
Nature really is our most inspiring teacher.
