Monument record MBC47779 - Post medieval clay pit, Dunsham Farm
Summary
A post medieval clay pit 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)
- QUARRY (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
- CLAY PIT (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
A post medieval clay pit 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 about 345 metres E of Dunsham Farm and centred at SP 83389 15299, an irregularly shaped quarry or clay pit covers an area of about 1,180 square metres. The quarry cuts into a block of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks, so post-dating it. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, the earthwork quarry remains visible (1).
Sources (1)
- <1>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 8338 1529 (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
