Monument record MBC47789 - POST MEDIEVAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM, BRIDGE FARM
Summary
Post medieval drainage ditches are visible on historic aerial photograph 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)
- DRAINAGE SYSTEM (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Post medieval drainage ditches are visible on historic aerial photograph as earthworks and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located along meadows W of Bridge Farm flanking the north bank of the River Thame and centred at SP 83814 17646, a sinuous ditch up to 2 metres wide extends W-E in 2 sections for about 1, 170 metres. At the W end, a ditch branches off the main drain across the meadow and runs parallel for about 230 metres. On aerial photographs taken 2023 and recent remote sensing data, the earthworks remain visible (1-4).
Sources (4)
- <1>SBC27146 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. RAF-CPE-UK-2483 RP 3164 10-MAR-1948.
- <2>SBC27109 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. RAF-CPE-UK-2540 V 5099 25-MAR-1948.
- <3>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP81NW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2021 SP8317-8417.
- <4>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 04-JUN-2023 SP8317-8417.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8381 1764 (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 6:55PM
