Monument record MBC45040 - Extractive pit approximately 280m north west of Keyes Farm, Lillingstone Lovell
Summary
Extractive pit approximately 280m north west of Keyes Farm, Lillingstone Lovell cut in to Forest Marble Group Limestone, overlain by Oadby Member
Diamicton
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
An extractive pit of post medieval/modern date is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as extant earthworks and was mapped as part of the North Buckinghamshire Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18304). Located approximately 280m north west of Keyes Farm, Lillingstone Lovell, and centred at SP 70160 40921. A subrectangular pit, measuring 68x37m, cut through ridge and furrow earthworks in to underlying geology of Oadby Member Diamicton which overlies Blisworth Limestone Formation. (1-2)
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC26350 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1929 RP 3201 16-Jan-1947.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP7040 Environment Agency 1m DTM Composite 2017-2019 date accessed 25-Feb-2020.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7016 4092 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LILLINGSTONE LOVELL, 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 7:33PM
