Monument record 1582100000 - NE of Elm Mear
Summary
Possible Medieval settlement earthworks visible as rectilinear platform overlain by the earthwork remains of Medieval ridge and furrow on the northern edge of the modern linear village of Grendon Underwood. These features can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2006 by English Heritage as part of the Reconnaissance Recording programme.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE PLATFORM (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1798 AD?)
Description
Possible Medieval settlement earthworks visible as rectilinear platform overlain and post-dated by the earthwork remains of Medieval ridge and furrow seen at SP 6828 2080 on the northern edge of the modern linear village of Grendon Underwood. The earthwork remains of ridge and furrow can be seen extending throughout numberous field to the north of the village. These features can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2006 by English Heritage as part of the Reconnaissance Recording programme (1).
This record includes National Record of the Historic Environment Information provided by Historic England on 4 June 2025 licensed under the Open Government Licence (2).
Sources (3)
- ---SBC28977 Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2006. Historic England 2006 oblique aerial photo NMR 24486_033. No.
- <1>XYSBC28975 Verbal communication: Fiona Small (Historic England Air Photo Interpreter). 2009. Information from 2006 Historic England aerial photograph. [Mapped feature: #52266 ]
- <2>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 6828 2080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRENDON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: EH Aerial Reconnaissance (South): 2006-7 (EBC18840)
Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 11:10AM
