Monument record 0961800000 - Pitstone Hill

Summary

Post-medieval chalk pit recorded in field survey on Pitstone Hill

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (1)

  • CHALK PIT (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)

Description

Isolated circular pit surrounded by ring of spoil and cutting bank of 'Grim's Ditch'. 7.5m in diameter, bank 0.4m high, pit 0.8m deep with steep sides (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SBC20698 Unpublished document: Northamptonshire Archaeology. 2003.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, p40.

Location

Grid reference SP 94970 14151 (point)
Civil Parish PITSTONE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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  • Event - Survey: Survey of Pitstone Hill and Down Farm (EBC16941)

Record last edited

Feb 12 2018 4:16PM

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