Monument record MBC47985 - MEDIEVAL/POST MEDIEVAL BUILDING PLATFORM, UPPER BLACKGROVE
Summary
A probable medieval and/or post medieval building platform 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)
- PLATFORM (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
- BOUNDARY DITCH (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
A probable medieval and/or post medieval building platform 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 along a field boundary about 145 metres SE of (former) Upper Blackgrove and centred at SP 77501 18565, a rectangular earthwork platform is about 21 x 8 metres, surrounded by a ditch up to 4 metres wide. On recent remote sensing data dated 2019, the earth platform remains visible though appears to have been much denuded (1-2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC27769 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. US-7GR-LOC340 CV 8006 20-MAY-1944.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP71NE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 05-MAR-2019 SP7718.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7750 1856 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WADDESDON, 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
Nov 2 2025 6:40PM
