Monument record 0017501010 - BRAY'S WOOD, LEE
Summary
Foundations and building material of medieval building found in field survey in Bray's Wood
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE PLATFORM? (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- BUILDING (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
Description
Dimensions - Width 1000cm, Length 1800cm, Height 50cm.
Plan Form - RECTANGULAR
PLATFORM IN SW CORNER OF SQUARE ENCLOSURE (01:000) POSSIBLY BASE OF A BUILDING (B1).
FOUNDATIONS OF RECTANGULAR BUILDING (B9-10).
FLINT SCATTER IN THIS AREA (B11).
MOATED HOUSE BUILT ON SITE & IN EARLY C19 LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILDING MATERIAL, FLINT ETC CARRIED AWAY (B6).
C16-C17 TILE (B10).
Earthwork survey carried out by Daniel Secker in Summer 2003. Illustrated report includes interpretation and reconstruction of building, historical background and description of surface finds (masonry, roof tile and pottery) (B14).
Sources (6)
- <1>SBC4808 Verbal communication: FARLEY M E (BCM) 12 NOV 1972 FIELD VISIT.
- <6>SBC20461 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1908. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume II. Volume 2. pp9, 33-34.
- <9>SBC20350 Bibliographic reference: A Hadrian Allcroft. 1908. Earthwork of England. pp473-474.
- <10>SBC20466 Bibliographic reference: Royal Commision on Historical Monuments. 1912. Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire. Volume 1. p306.
- <11>SBC14027 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 1997. SCHEDULING LISTS OF INSPECTORATE OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS.
- <14>SBC20714 Unpublished document: Dan Secker. 2003. Earthworks and Building Remains at Brays Wood, The Lee.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 91550 04800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THE LEE, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (3)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (12th Century - 1100 AD? to 1199 AD?)
- ROOF TILE (14th Century - 1300 AD to 1399 AD)
- VESSEL (12th Century - 1100 AD to 1199 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13948)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2024 4:34PM
