Monument record 0408901002 - E, SE &S OF LOWER FARM,UPTON Hollow Way
Summary
Medieval hollow-way 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 (DBC7422)
Map
Type and Period (1)
- HOLLOW WAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
Sunken ways & possible village earthworks visible on aerial photo (B3).
Field visit: wide hollow way defines area of shrinkage to E of Lower Farm, beyond which good ridge & furrow survives. S of farm a hollow way runs due S. A number of smaller hollow ways within main area (B4).
Aerial photographs taken in 1996 reveal additional earthworks (B13).
A medieval shrunken settlement 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).
Sources (4)
- ---SBC18893 Aerial Photograph: 12/12/46. RAF 40.4070. SP\771118. Yes.
- <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.
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 (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13455)
- Event - Survey: Aerial investigation and mapping project (Ref: 9179) (EBC18604)
Record last edited
Oct 31 2025 1:53PM
