Monument record MBC47989 - POST MEDIEVAL DRAINAGE DITCH, BERRYFIELDS HOUSE
Summary
Post medieval drainage ditches 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)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Post medieval drainage ditches 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 meadow on the bank of the River Thame and centred at SP 79457 16789, a sinuous ditch about 2.5 metres wide extends about 356 metres NNW-S, terminating with a tail drain to the river. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, the drainage remains visible (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC27771 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. RAF-CPE-UK-2008 RS 4082 16-APR-1947.
- <2>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP71NE Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 05-MAR-2019 SP7916.
- <3>SBC25596 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2022. Next Perspectives APGB Imagery. 04-JUN-2023 SP7916.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7945 1678 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLESBURY, 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 7:29PM
