Monument record 0961700000 - Nr Brook Statnall's Wood, Pitstone Hill
Summary
Medieval to post-medieval chalk quarry pits identified in field survey on Pitstone Hill
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- CHALK PIT (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Quarry pits at N end of Pitstone Hill in an angle of hollow-way and 'upper Grim's Ditch'. Main area 38m long comprising two elongated pits, 20m and 17m wide, each 1.0m deep. Each may comprise two smaller circular pits as indicated by steps and ridges on floor of cut. Main pits linked by a slightly sunken and uneven area, possibly a further but backfilled pit. Low spoil dump on SW side of pits. In addition, four smaller individual pits lie to W. Each circular to oval 3m-7m in diameter, 0.5-1.3m deep (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC20698 Unpublished document: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2003. Archaeological Survey of Aldbury Nowers, Pitstone Hill and Down Farm, on the Ashridge Estate: January - March 2003. vol 2, p57.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 95241 14810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PITSTONE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Survey of Pitstone Hill and Down Farm (EBC16941)
Record last edited
Feb 12 2018 4:14PM
