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Monument Number 340767
Hob Uid: 340767
Location : Buckinghamshire Long Crendon
Grid Ref : SP6990008900
Summary : A possible motte is situated south east of the church surrounded by a ditch except on the north west side. The site is traditionally that of a castle.
More information : An important house of the lord of the honour of Giffard must have existed at Long Crendon. Tradition calls it a castle and places it in the neighbourhood of Cop Hill (SP7009). It probably ceased to be the chief residence in the 12th century. (1) South east of the church there is a high mound surrounded, except on the NW side, by a ditch. (Area SP 699089, and sufficiently close to Cop Hill to be connected with the traditional castle.Not apparent on available APs. RAF 1950). (2)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : (CM Calthrop)
Page(s) : 38
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Vol(s) : 1927

Source Number : 2
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Source details : (J Parker)
Page(s) : 504
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Vol(s) : 7 - 1892-7

Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Motte
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SP 60 NE 10
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Monument Number 340767