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17th century Market House in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Risborough_Markethouse.jpgAuthor: Alan Simkins
Princes Risborough is a small town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, it has a population of around 8,000 people (2012 estimate). Overlooking the town is the Whiteleaf Cross.
The history of Princes Risborough goes back to at least the 11th century. It was part of the Hundred of Risborough, which includes a number of other villages such as Bledlow, Horsenden and Monks Risborough.
When the Domesday Book survey of 1086, Risborough was a royal manor. By the 13th century, it became known as Magna (Great) Risborough, to distinguish it from Parva (Little) Risberge. When it came under the ownership of Edward, Prince of Wales, Magna Bisborough became known as Princes Risborough (while Parva Risberge became Monk Risborough).
Visiting Princes Risborough
Take the M40 motorway to Junction 4. At the roundabout, take the turn for Aylesbury (A4010 road). Follow the A4010 road in the direction of Aylesbury, and you will arrive at Princes Risborough.
Bell Street, Princes Risborough: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bell_Street,_Princes_Risborough_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1440189.jpgAuthor: Roger Cornfoot
Places of Interest in Princes Risborough
- Baptist Church: Church built in 1805.
- St Mary's Church: Church with a history going back to the 13th century.
- St Teresa's Church: Domed church designed by Giuseppe Rinvolucri and built in 1938.
- Whiteleaf Cross: Chalk hill carving, in the form of a cross, within Whiteleaf, Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
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