Monument record MBC48693 - Post medieval drainage system, Wadebridge Farm
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 along both banks of a watercourse south of Watbridge Farm and centred at SP 72108 13742, the interconnected system of ditches extends over 1,180 metres and also into fields SE towards Marsh Farm. On aerial photographs taken in 2023 and recent remote sensing data, some of the ditches have been levelled (1-5).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC27802 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. US-7PH-GP-LOC96 VM 8003 04-Dec-1943.
- <2>SBC27798 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. US-7PH-GP-LOC96 VM 8004 04-Dec-1943.
- <3>SBC27806 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. US-7PH-GP-LOC96 VM 8045 04-Dec-1943.
- <4>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP71SW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020 SP7113.
- <5>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP71SW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2020 SP7213.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7210 1374 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | UPPER WINCHENDON, 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 6:42PM
