Monument record 0408901000 - E,SE &S OF LOWER FARM,UPTON Shrunken Village

Summary

Medieval village earthworks recorded in field survey and in aerial photography

Protected Status/Designation

  • SHINE: Upton deserted medieval village earthworks with manor site, fishponds and associated ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks

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Type and Period (1)

  • SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Domesday Upton divided into 2 parts: Nether Upton & Upper Upton (B1).
Possible village earthworks visible on aerial photo (B3).
Field visit: area of shrinkage to E of Lower Farm defined by hollow way. Hollow way running S of farm has house platforms on NW, disturbed ground N of moated site (CASS 02288)(B4).
Aerial photographs taken in 1996 revealed additional earthworks (B13).

Sources (6)

  • ---SBC18893 Aerial Photograph: 12/12/46. RAF 40.4070. SP\771118. Yes.
  • <1>SBC26952 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1847. The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (Volume 2). Volume 2. p156.
  • <3>SBC163 Aerial Photograph: AERIAL PHOTO.
  • <4>SBC11904 Bibliographic reference: PIKE A R (BCM) 18 NOV 1977 FIELD VISIT.
  • <13>SBC19883 Aerial Photograph: Mike Farley. 1996. A25/27/13 - Blommer and Upton. SP7730 1100. Yes.
  • <13>SBC19883 Aerial Photograph: Mike Farley. 1996. A25/27/13 - Blommer and Upton. SP7730 1100. Yes.

Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7740 1136 (327m by 547m)
Civil Parish DINTON-WITH-FORD AND UPTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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  • Event - Survey: (EBC13455)

Record last edited

Nov 7 2024 12:26PM

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