Monument record 0685800000 - North Front, Stowe
Summary
Probable Second World War practice or air raid trenches visible as earthworks in field survey and on aerial photographs
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- PRACTICE TRENCH? (Modern - 1939 AD? to 1945 AD?)
- AIR RAID SHELTER (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
The English Heritage survey of Stowe undertaken in 2001 notes two v-shaped banks and three short linear banks close to the North Front of Stowe House. The banks are 1.6m wide and 0.3m high. This trench and several others are visible on 1946 and 1969 aerials photographs (B1).
Note: Perhaps more likely to be emergency air raid shelters for school staff and pupils rather than practice trenches.
Sources (3)
- ---SBC17422 Aerial Photograph: 04/09/76. BCM A2/11/20-22. SP\674376. Yes.
- <1>XYSBC20024 Unpublished document: Hazel Riley. 2001. Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire: An Archaeological Survey by English Heritage (Site Gazetteer). AI/21/2001. [Mapped feature: #52395 ]
- <2>SBC20023 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2001. Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire: An Archaeological Survey by English Heritage (Survey Report).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6742 3777 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOWE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Earthwork survey of Stowe Park (Ref: 1349978) (EBC18921)
Record last edited
Mar 12 2026 7:45PM
