Monument record MBC48572 - PROBABLE POST MEDIEVAL WINDMILL MOUND, GRANGE FARM
Summary
A probable post medieval windmill mound is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- WINDMILL MOUND (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1798 AD)
- MOUND (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1798 AD)
Description
A probable post medieval windmill mound is visible on historic aerial photographs and remote sensing data as earthworks and was mapped as part of the Aylesbury Vale Aerial Investigation and Mapping project (EBC18604). Located on a field boundary about 375 metres SW of Grange Farm and centred at SP 73165 20678, the circular mound is about 28 metres in diameter. The mound sits atop a block of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation earthworks, so post-dating it. The earthworks of the medieval settlement of Shipton Lee lie immediately to the W (1-3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC27942 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. RAF-541-340 RP 3099 26-JUL-1949.
- <2>SBC27747 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2025. NMR-CAP-ZKNHN V 115 14-JAN-1999.
- <3>SBC25062 Digital archive: Environment Agency. Environment Agency LiDAR data. LIDAR SP72SW Environment Agency National LIDAR Programme DTM 1 Metre dated 2021 SP7320.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7316 2067 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | QUAINTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Aerial investigation and mapping project (Ref: 9179) (EBC18604)
Record last edited
Sep 12 2025 7:33PM
