Monument record MBC47751 - HOLLOW WAY, WILLOW BROOK FARM
Summary
A medieval hollow way is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthwork and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- HOLLOW WAY (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1798 AD)
Description
A medieval hollow way is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthwork and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located across fields between Willow Brook Farm and Oak Farm and centred at SP 83234 20900, a sinuous ditch up to 8.5 metres wide winds between blocks of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation for 700 metres W-E. On aerial photographs taken in 2022 and recent remote sensing data, parts of the hollow way remain visible as earthworks (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC27068 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. RAF-CPE-UK-2436 RS 4098 04-FEB-1948.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP82SW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020 SP8320.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 15-JUN-2022 SP8320.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8323 2090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASTON ABBOTTS, 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 6:41PM
