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Unless a good reference can be provided for this information I'll not allow it in the article. If a good reference can be provided please reword the sentence to make it more encyclopedic. Thank you. -- Graham :) 21:03, 18 Feb 2004 (UTC)
The last paragraph is very concentrated on the Red Kites. Although Stokenchurch is probably the best place I know to watch them, perhaps a link to the Red Kite article would be more appropriate? -- IanUK 21:48, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Being an ex-resident, and family going back generations, of Stokenchurch: I was always taught that the original anglo-saxon name meant "church within a stockade". I believe it was mentioned in this context in the guide to the Parish Church of St Peter& St Paul.
There was also reference in the same publication of a battle taking place on the escarpment adjoining Beacon Hill and "The Canyon".
Can anyone throw further light on these two queries??
Regards
David J
David J Johnson (talk) 15:58, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Thanks so much, I too will see I can find my original sources. David J Johnson (talk) 16:57, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for the info regarding village name. Well now I know!! Regarding the "battle", I think the reference I remember(?) was a lot earlier than the Civil War. Anyway I'll try to find the publication. Up in the loft again!! Best regards & thanks, David J Johnson (talk) 18:03, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Hi Roleplayer, Well I've managed to locate "A Brief History of Stokenchurch and the Parish Church of SS. Peter & Paul". By the look of the publication, I would say my copy dates from late 70's early 80's. Anyway, the reference to "church built within a stockade or fence of timber" is on page 9 and is ascribed to Thomas Delafield, curate of the Parish and Tippings Schoolmaster in 1725. However, I am happy with your revision , as there is bound to be differences in scholars views of Old English. Regarding the battle: the reference is, again, on page 9 and reads thus:- "If tradition is right, later invaders, the Danes, were more thorough, and a battle is said to have taken place on Beacon Hill in the year 914 A.D, between these invaders and the inhabitants. There is a local saying that "Juniper only grows where blood has been spilled" and it certainly is covered in Juniper". There is no reference to source(s), although the date is clear at 914AD. I well rememeber my darling Grandfather saying that he was taught about the battle at school. From personal observation there is much juniper on the hill. But there is no mention in "Stokenchurch in Perspective" (several pics of my family though), so do you think that a mention should be made in the History section - even if this appears to be the only(?) reference?? Perhaps the Guide is still available at the Church. Anyway back to the loft. Look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, David David J Johnson (talk) 12:08, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
Hi Roleplayer, Thanks for yours. Unfortunately there is no references in the guide I mention. I think despite its title it is really the Parish Church guide. Anyway, I will include a reference in the Stokenchurch page. Best regards, David David J Johnson (talk) 11:48, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
Just noticed in the information box that it states that the "UK Parliament" constituency is "Wycombe".
Is this correct. I lived in the village until the 1990's and the UK Parliamentary constituiency was "Aylesbury", having transferred from "Wycombe" in the late 60's/earlt 70's.
Can anyone help??
Regards,
David J Johnson (talk) 22:49, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi Tmo142,
Thanks so much for your help.
I'm a wee bit out of touch with my home village - down here in Dorset.
Seasons greetings,
David J Johnson (talk) 11:42, 23 December 2010 (UTC)