Monument record MBC43594 - Drainage ditches south of the modern course of Claydon Brook, Swanbourne
Summary
Straight drainage ditches outside of an area of risge and furrow visible on aerial photographs. Modern land use is arable so no earthworks remain
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Drainage ditches of post medieval/modern date are visible on historic aerial photographs as earthworks and were mapped as part of the North Buckinghamshire Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18304). Located approximately 100m south of the modern course of Claydon Brook and centred at SP 78794 26552. These ditches run parallel to the course of the brook beyond the edge of areas of ridge and furrow earthworks; they are on areas of alluvium and river terrace gravels along the watercourse. (1-2)
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC25707 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1897 RP 3298 12-Dec-1946.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP7826 Environment Agency 1m DTM Composite 2017-2019 date accessed 25-Feb-2020.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7879 2655 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANBOURNE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Aerial investigation and mapping project (Ref: 7768) (EBC18304)
Record last edited
Jan 12 2024 7:21PM
