Monument record 0420802116 - Tree mound, Oxford Water, Stowe Landscape Gardens
Summary
Possible natural mound, though nineteenth century maps mark tree clump but no evidence of former tree planting seen in field survey
Protected Status/Designation
- SHINE: Stowe medieval to post medieval landscape garden, medieval deserted villages of Lamport & Boycott, shrunken village of Daford, also moats, manors and fishponds, ridge and furrow earthworks & cropmarks, and areas of ancient semi natural woodland
Map
Type and Period (1)
- TREE MOUND? (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
The English Heritage survey of Stowe undertaken in 2001 notes a mound on the northern edge of Oxford water which may be a natural feature (12m diameter) , however the 1880s OS map shows a tree clump in this area. No evidence was seen of tree plantings (1).
Sources (2)
- ---SBC20023 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2001. Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire: An Archaeological Survey by English Heritage (Survey Report).
- <1>SBC20024 Unpublished document: Hazel Riley. 2001. Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire: An Archaeological Survey by English Heritage (Site Gazetteer). AI/21/2001.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6674 3679 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOWE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Aug 25 2009 11:45AM
