Monument record 0965600000 - Grounds of Wycombe Abbey SW of the school
Summary
Surviving hollow way on line of former High Wyombe to Marlow road in grounds of Wycombe Abbey School.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (2)
- ROAD (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
- HOLLOW WAY (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Earthwork hollow way surviving in trees to SE of Marlow Hill, reputedly on former line of High Wycombe to Marlow road which was moved to its current alignment in early to mid 18th century (B1).
Permission granted to Lord Shelburne in ?1750s to re-route the road. Diversion of the Marlow Road possibly part of the landscaping works carried out by Brown after 1761. John Phibbs notes that the linear earthwork (a substantial east-facing scarp) presumably surviving from the old road runs right up to the top of the park but has presumably been heavily landscaped. The road alignment appears to have been retained by Brown to form an outer riding (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC23328 Unpublished document: Sandy Kidd. 2008. Notes made during site visit in November 2008.
- <2>SBC19712 Unpublished document: Land Use Consultants. 2002. Wycombe Abbey School: Historical landscape assessment. pp5,15,16,29,44,62,65,89-90,Fig 5,Plate 5.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 86110 92090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Field visit (EBC17158)
Record last edited
Apr 15 2025 10:35AM
