Monument record MBC47778 - MEDIEVAL BOUNDARY DITCH AND PLATFORM, BADRICKS FARM
Summary
A medieval boundary ditch and platform 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)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
- PLATFORM (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD?)
Description
A medieval boundary ditch and platform 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 immediately adjacent Badricks Farm and centred at SP 83668 15530. A 3 metres wide linear ditch extends 110 metres NW-SE. At the SE end is a rectangular platform about 19 x 15 metres. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, most of the features remain visible, but part of the boundary ditch at the NW end has been levelled (1-2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC27139 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. RAF-AC275 V 5037 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.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8366 1553 (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
