Olney by Mike Gillam
Olney
Olney is an ancient market town located in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire, England.
Olney has a rich history and culture that dates back to the Saxon period.
From quaint pubs to picturesque parks and plenty of shopping opportunities, there’s something for everyone in this delightful town.
The highlight of Olney’s year is the annual Pancake Race, which takes place on Shrove Tuesday each February. Participants race through the town’s streets in a timed event while flipping pancakes!
Created: 9 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Olney
Local History around Olney
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up EndTyringham BridgeTickford BridgeRoman villa 300m south east of Newton Lodge FarmRavenstone Priory, moats and fishpondsCivil War defences in Bury FieldMoated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor HouseOlney BridgeLavendon Castle: a motte and bailey and associated enclosures at Castle FarmMoated site at Old Moat FarmLavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon GrangeMoated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's ChurchMoated site and associated enclosure at Uphoe Manor Farm 700m east of Lavendon Church.Site of St Martin's Chapel, Ekeney; 680m south east of Petsoe Manor FarmWood Farm moatBowl barrow at junction of Crofts End and Bedford RoadThe Bury: a ringwork and associated earthworks 100m north of Lavendon ChurchSite revealed by aerial photography N of Easton LodgeDeserted medieval settlement at Filgrave, immediately west of Rectory FarmBanjo enclosure, 330m south west of Manor FarmRoman site at OlneyGroup of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham.
