Monument record MBC47775 - HOLLOW WAY SW OF BIERTON CHURCH
Summary
A probable medieval hollow way is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as an 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 (2)
- HOLLOW WAY (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
- DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
Description
A probable medieval hollow way is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as an earthwork and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located in a field behind houses S of the A418 road about 250 metres SSW of St James Church and centred at SP 83567 15031, a 7.5 metres wide linear ditch extends 195 metres SE from the moated site at Bierton between two blocks of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, the ditch remains visible (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC27135 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. RAF-AC275 V 5043 07-MAR-1943.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP81NW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2021 SP8315.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 04-JUN-2023 SP8315.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8356 1503 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BIERTON WITH BROUGHTON, 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 6:50PM
