Monument record MBC44723 - Drainage ditch in woodland, College Wood, Great Horwood
Summary
Ditch running across the contours in woodland. Underlying geology is superficial deposits of Till/Diamicton
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
A short drainage ditch of medieval/post medieval date is visible on remote sensing data as an earthwork and was mapped as part of the North Buckinghamshire Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18304). Located in College Wood, Great Horwood, and centred at SP 79028 33291. In the former Baggs Coppice in College Wood; underlying geology is Weymouth mudstone overlain by Till/Diamicton, overlain by clayey soils with impeded drainage. This ditch is almost straight, others in the woodland are more sinuous and natural in form. (1-2)
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC25881 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 1946. RAF/3G/TUD/UK/86 RV 6097 26-Mar-1946.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP7933 Environment Agency 1m DTM Composite 2021 date accessed 18-May-2022.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7902 3329 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HORWOOD, 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 7:31PM
