Monument record MBC47862 - Post medieval extractive pit near Chucksell's Spinney, Ascott
Summary
A post medieval extractive pit is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks near Chucksell's Spinney, Ascott and was 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
A post medieval extractive pit is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks adjacent Chucksell's Spinney, Ascott and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located about 155 metres SW of Chucksell's Spinney and centred at SP 89840 22196, the irregularly shaped extractive pit is about 2,926 square metres in area and truncates a block of medieval/post medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, which it post-dates. On aerial photographs taken in 2022 and recent remote sensing data, the extraction area remains visible (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC26938 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2024. US-7PH-GP-LOC157 VM 8012 25-JAN-1944.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP82SE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020-2021 SP8922.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 15-JUN-2022 SP8922.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8984 2219 (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 7:01PM
