Monument record 0092900000 - TITTERSHALL WOOD
Summary
Historical records of medieval hamlet in a clearing in Tittershall Wood, possibly confused with Tetchwick deserted medieval village
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- HAMLET? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Description
Tithershall Wood: probably derived its name from the ancient hundred. Formed part of the Forest of Bernwode (B1).
A detached portion of (Long) Crendon. Consists of 3 cottages, 12 acres of pasture land & 85 acres of woodland (B2).
In 1086 woodland for a hundred swine, formerly shared in equal portions by the lords of the manor (B3).
Medieval forest settlement site in woodland clearing (B4).
No evidence of this site could be found in Tittershall Wood or in the vicinity. The site referred to may possibly be that of Tetchwick deserted medieval village [see CAS 00321](B5).
Sources (5)
- <1>SBC7487 Bibliographic reference: LIPSCOMB 1 P209. p209.
- <2>SBC14204 Bibliographic reference: SHEAHAN P369. p369.
- <3>SBC15950 Bibliographic reference: VCH BUCKS 4 P38. p38.
- <4>XYSBC7408 Unpublished document: Deserted Medievial Village Research Group. 1970. LETTER DMVRG TO OS. [Mapped feature: #20225 ]
- <5>SBC25241 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey Field Investigator. 1977. OS record card, March 1977.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 680 180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOTTON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC18189)
Record last edited
Nov 28 2019 1:48PM
