Monument record 0207200000 - FRITH HILL, N OF CHURCH

Dimensions - Height 3m.
Lipscombe describes as describes "a small square entrenchment, supposed to have been a Roman summer camp in which fragments of pottery have been dug up ... on the verge of the lofty eminence east of Great Missenden Village and a little north of 'Healthy-Hill House' (B1). The latter, a 19th century residence, is presumably Hill House shown (OS 6" 1960) to the north of the published 'earthwork' at SP 90000153 (B3).
Described as the remains of two adjoining enclosures too fragmentary for classification, on Frith Hill (B2).
Medieval enclosure: substantial semicircular bank & ditch, outer counterscarp bank, subsidiary enclosure attached (B4).
Partly damaged by track and road. Main enclosure probably Medieval & a ringwork. Mound within enclosure (see report)(B5).
Scheduled (B7).
Earthwork survey carried out in Summer 2003 by Dan Secker. Roughly shaped chalk blocks observed in tree throw and elsewhere on the site suggested as possible remains of a rampart. Site interpreted as an adulterine castle possibly erected by Hugh de Noers as a supporter of Stephen to sever communications between Wycombe and Hawridge, probably held by supporters of Matilda (B8).
Report on finds of medieval pottery made by Daniel Secker during earlier site visits (B9).


The features published by the OS and shown at SP 90020128 are (a) an old hollow way and (b) old flint pits, to the N of the hollow way. They are situated upon steep slopes below the crest of Frith HIll within a wood with the significant name "Chalkdell Wood". The present owner of Hill House, Mrs Stuart-Prince, confirmed
that the house was formerly called Healthy Hill House. A search of woodland to the N of the house and over hilltop to the NE revealed no traces of any earthworks. No tumuli were seen in the general area of Frith Hill (B13).

This record includes National Record of the Historic Environment Information provided by Historic England on 4 June 2025 licensed under the Open Government Licence.