Monument record 1533700000 - West of Chetwode
Summary
Remains of the shrunken village of Chetwode. Identified by geophysical survey.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- SHRUNKEN VILLAGE (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Linear and curvilinear anomalies identified by geophysical survey relating to the shrunken medieval village of Chetwode. Anomalies form square and rectangular enclosures, and possible trackways. (B1)
[Former location where thought to be. Location is as B1] Chetwode SP 640 297. Scattered, with site away from modern church. Listed by Beresford as a suspect DMV (B2).
In an area centred at SP 6415 2955 are some vague earthworks which form no coherent pattern. Doubtless indicating outbuildings and agriculture associated with the priory. No village remains are evident (B3)
Sources (4)
- <1>XYSBC25508 Unpublished document: Connect Archaeology. 2019. HS2: 1EW03 Enabling Works Central, AWHb Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at Goddington Padbury Brook (Twyford Cutting, Chetwode embankment and Chetwode Cutting) and Manthorn Farm (Chetwode Cutting), Buckinghamshire (AC250/11). [Mapped feature: #45968 ]
- <2>SBC1648 Bibliographic reference: M W Beresford. 1954. The Lost Villages of England, 1954. p343.
- <3>SBC28610 Verbal communication: James Baird. 1973. Field Investigators Comments - F1 JB 15-OCT-73.
- <4>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 63797 29576 (377m by 461m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHETWODE, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: HS2 geophysical survey (magnetometry): Goddington Padbury Brook (EBC18350)
Record last edited
Dec 12 2025 2:46PM
