Monument record MBC46704 - Possible medieval hollow way, Burcott.
Summary
A sinuous ditch, possibly a section of medieval hollow way, is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- HOLLOW WAY (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
- DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
Description
A sinuous ditch, possibly a section of medieval hollow way, is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located in a field west of Burcott and centred at SP 87631 23487, a sinuous ditch up to 12 metres wide extends E-WSW for about 200 metres, abutted north and south by medieval ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks. On aerial photographs taken in 2022 and recent remote sensing data, the earthworks remain visible (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC26774 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. US-7PH-GP-LOC157 FV 7015 25-JAN-1944.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP82SE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020 SP8723.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 15-JUN-2022 SP8723.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8763 2348 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WING, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Aerial investigation and mapping project (Ref: 9179) (EBC18604)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2025 6:37PM
