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
Map
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>SBC7583 Bibliographic reference: LIPSCOMB 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 |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (6)
- Parent of: E, SE & S OF LOWER FARM, UPTON House Platfoms (Monument) (0408901001)
- Parent of: E, SE &S OF LOWER FARM,UPTON Hollow Way (Monument) (0408901002)
- Parent of: NE OF LOWER FARM, UPTON (Find Spot) (0408901003)
- Parent of: NE OF LOWER FARM, UPTON (Find Spot) (0408901004)
- Parent of: NE OF LOWER FARM, UPTON (Find Spot) (0408901005)
- Part of: UPTON VILLAGE (Monument) (0408900000)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13455)
Record last edited
Jun 3 2022 8:45PM
