The origins of the town of Beaconsfield are late by Buckinghamshire standards. The town developed in the medieval period from several small farmsteads on the route from London to Oxford, acquiring a market in the mid 13thcentury (Table 1: Medieval).
What is the Buckinghamshire Historic Towns project?
This report written as part of the Buckinghamshire Historic Towns Project is intended to summarise the archaeological, topographical, historical and architectural evidence relating to the development of Beaconsfield in order to provide an informed basis for conservation, research and the management of change within the urban environment.
What is on the outside of Beaconsfield Abbey?
On two of the chimney-pieces and over a small gateway in the outer high brick wall are the arms of Burnham Abbey, which held Beaconsfield Manor, and this was probably their capital messuage. In 1901 it was repaired by Lord Burnham and is now used for parochial purposes.
Were there highwaymen in Beaconsfield?
Highwaymen were notorious in the areas around Beaconsfield. Many travellers were robbed of their money and possessions. It is on record that at least two highwaymen were caught and hanged at Tyburn, London for their deeds. There are names of places which identify these robbers were in existence, e.g. Cut Throat Wood and Highwayman’s Farm.
Where does Beaconsfield Town football club play?
Beaconsfield Town Football Club is a football club based in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England. They are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division South and play at Holloways Park.
What town is closest to Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield (/ˈbɛkənzfiːld/ (listen) BEK-ənz-feeld) is a market town and civil parish in the South Bucks district of Buckinghamshire, England, 23.4 miles (38 km) WNW of central London and 16.0 miles (26 km) SSE of Aylesbury. Three towns are within five miles: Gerrards Cross, Amersham and High Wycombe.
When did Beaconsfield join the Spartan South Midlands League?
When the league merged with the South Midlands League to form the Spartan South Midlands League in 1997, Beaconsfield were placed in the Premier South Division, finishing as runners-up in the league’s first season and earning a place in the Premier Division for the following season. In 2000–01 Beaconsfield won the Premier Division.
