Monument record MBC47795 - THREE POST MEDIEVAL EXTRACTIVE PITS, LOWER WINGBURY FARM
Summary
Three probable post medieval extractive pits are visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and were mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Three probable post medieval extractive pits are visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and were mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located along a watercourse about 200 metres NW of Lower Wingbury Farm and centred at SP 87428 21080, three adjacent irregularly shaped extractive pits are W-E about 1,293 square metres, 1,043 square metres and 426 square metres. On aerial photographs taken in 2019 and recent remote sensing data, the features remain visible (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC26783 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. RAF-HLA-403 V 33 14-FEB-1942.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP82SE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020 SP8721.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 14-SEP-2019 SP8721.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8742 2108 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WING, 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
