Monument record 0017401000 - THE CASTLE, ROOK WOOD

Summary

Probable medieval causeway in the moated site in Rock Wood recorded in field survey

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  • SHINE: Missenden Abbey medieval monastery with several fishponds in grounds and post medieval park

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Type and Period (1)

  • CAUSEWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)

Description

NE SIDE INTERRUPTED BY A CAUSEWAY, ALMOST CERTAINLY ORIGINAL AS IT FACES A SLIGHT INWARD INCLINATION OF THE BANK. IN ENTRANCE GAP & CAUSEWAY SMALL PIECES OF CLINKER FOUND. WHOLE AREA COVERED WITH FLINT IMMEDIATELY BELOW LEAF MOULD, RESIDUAL CLAY WITH FLINTS (SEE 00:000)(B4,B7,B10).

Sources (3)

  • <4>SBC20466 Bibliographic reference: Royal Commision on Historical Monuments. 1912. Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire. Volume 1. pp172-173.
  • <7>SBC4897 Verbal communication: Mike Farley (BCM). 1972. Pers Comm following field visit on 12th NOV 1972.
  • <10>SBC3449 Graphic material: DEARNALY MRS. M AND GREGORY MRS V (CMAG). 1982. TOPOGRAPHIC EARTHWORK SURVEY PLAN AND PROFILE, DEC 1982.

Location

Grid reference SP 90910 00460 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT MISSENDEN, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Oct 13 2024 11:19PM

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