Monument record 0466400000 - NE OF MEDMENHAM ABBEY

Summary

Early twentieth century tree rings seen in aerial photographs and historic maps

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  • None recorded

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Type and Period (3)

  • TREE ENCLOSURE RING (Modern - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
  • TREE RING (Modern - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)
  • TREE MOUND (Modern - 1901 AD to 1945 AD)

Description

Plan Form - CIRCULAR
3 RINGS/CIRCULAR FEATURES VISIBLE IN AP1-3, IN AREA CENTRED AT NGR (B1).
FEATURES, CENTRED AT SU 80888410, SU 80928417 & SU 81008420, SURVIVE AS CIRCULAR DITCHES SURROUNDING SLIGHLY RAISED MOUNDS. ALMOST CERTAINLY 'TREE RINGS' BUILT TO PROTECT ORNAMENTAL TREE CLUMPS. OS MAP SHOWS CLUMPS HERE (B2).

Sources (5)

  • ---SBC17573 Aerial Photograph: BKS 232D/580968. SU\806845. Yes.
  • ---SBC17574 Aerial Photograph: BKS 232D/580969. SU\808845. Yes.
  • ---SBC17575 Aerial Photograph: BKS 232D/580970. SU\811844. Yes.
  • <1>SBC54 Bibliographic reference: A R PIKE FROM AP1-3.
  • <2>SBC70 Bibliographic reference: A R PIKE, FIELD VISIT FEB 1980 & OS 1961 6 INCH MA P.

Location

Grid reference SU 80940 84170 (point)
Civil Parish MEDMENHAM, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: (EBC13476)

Record last edited

Feb 19 2024 1:12PM

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