Monument record 0695400000 - S of Station House: Gravel Pit

Summary

Quarry workings indicated by rectangular fenced area with hachures showing a depression on nineteenth century map

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  • GRAVEL PIT (Post-Medieval to 19th Century - 1540 AD? to 1899 AD)

Description

A rectangular fenced area with hachures indicating a hollow is noted on the OS 1st editon 6in map. Possibly linked to embankment works to raise railway above marshy area? Site CAS 6953 to the SW may have similar origins.

Sources (2)

  • <1>SBC20218 Unpublished document: CMAG. 1980(?)-2001. Mineral Extraction Sites in Buckinghamshire. D2487.
  • <2>SBC20217 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1878-80. OS 1st Edition 6 inch map: Sheet 19.

Location

Grid reference SP 799 292 (point)
Civil Parish SWANBOURNE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Aug 6 2004 2:39PM

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