Monument record MBC45251 - Extractive pit approximately 250m south of Thornborough Mill, Thornborough
Summary
Extractive pit approximately 250m south of Thornborough Mill, Thornborough
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 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 250m south of Thornborough Mill, Thornborough, and centred at SP 73447 35071. The pit is roughly subrectangular in shape and measures approximately 62x52m; the underlying geology is White Limestone and no Superficial deposits are recorded. (1-2)
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC26375 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1792 RS 4228 11-Oct-1946.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP7335 Environment Agency 1m DTM Composite 2017-2019 date accessed 25-Feb-2020.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7344 3507 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORNBOROUGH, 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 7:46PM
