Monument record MBC47794 - POST MEDIEVAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM, RIVER THAME
Summary
A post medieval drainage system 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)
- DRAINAGE SYSTEM (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
A post medieval drainage system 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 across meadows adjacent the north bank of the River Thame and centred at SP 85597 17318, a sinuous ditch extends about 1,060 metres parallel with the river. Perpendicular to this are several interconnecting linear ditches that extend and drain to the river. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, the drainage system remains extant (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC27154 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. RAF-541-272 RS 4252 21-JUN-1949.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP81NE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2021 SP8517.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 13-JUN-2003 SP8517.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8559 1731 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINGRAVE WITH ROWSHAM, 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 6:56PM
