Monument record 0661800000 - S of Buckland Wharf (SE of Lodge Farm)
Summary
Complex of possible World War I practice trenches visible in aerial photographs
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- PRACTICE TRENCH (Modern - 1914 AD? to 1918 AD?)
Description
Extensive complex of probable WWI practice trenches in a field to the S of Buckland Wharf. Seen as earthworks in 1945 APs. Possibility that technique may have lasted into WWII since some of the earthworks appear very fresh while others seem to have grassed over. Further extension in NW corner of field just visible in area under cultivation in 1945. Earthworks completely ploughed out in 1985 APs, although trenches do appear as rather hazy crop marks (B1,B3).
Area of First World War practice trenches seen on air photographs (B2).
Sources (5)
- ---SBC19352 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. 1945 RAF Vertical Aerial Photograph. SP89751138. Yes.
- ---SBC20672 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945. 1945 RAF vertical aerial photograph. SP89751005. Yes.
- <1>SBC20671 Verbal communication: Ian Scrivener-Lindley (BCC). 2001. Ian Scrivener-Lindley November 2001 (information derived from 1945 RAF AP).
- <2>SBC22266 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2005. RAF Halton: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. p52.
- <3>SBC23406 Article in serial: Julia Wise & Michael Farley. 2009. 'World War I practice trenches at Halton', in Recs of Bucks 49 pp251-253. Vol 49.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8975 1104 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUCKLAND, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
May 18 2009 6:55PM
