Difference between revisions of "Princes Risborough"
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Research by Joan West[[File:Lacey Green Map 1066.jpg|thumb|Domesday Map.]] | Research by Joan West[[File:Lacey Green Map 1066.jpg|thumb|Domesday Map.]] | ||
'''The parish of Princes Risborough stretches''' from Ilmer, on the road to Longwick in the north-east to Speen, Lacey Green and Loosley Row in the south-west. | '''The parish of Princes Risborough stretches''' from Ilmer, on the road to Longwick in the north-east to Speen, Lacey Green and Loosley Row in the south-west. | ||
Revision as of 06:13, 19 January 2024
Also click Princes Risborough Common for 2 maps 1823
Research by Joan West
The parish of Princes Risborough stretches from Ilmer, on the road to Longwick in the north-east to Speen, Lacey Green and Loosley Row in the south-west.
The Parish historically belonged to the monarch.
Speen. Lacey Green and Loosley Row became called "The Upper Hamlets" It was usual where ever possible for each parish to have both high and low land.
William of Normandy conquered England In 1066.
He had the country surveyed, the results were recorded and The Domesday records and maps produced.