Subject to desktop assessment by Symonds and Cooper (1994) in advance of construction of the golf course. The present course covers much of the former Owston Parkland - which in turn fossilises much of the former demesne lands of the parish. (See also HSY127 which is also likely to have been a part of this estate). HSY126 (Skellow School) also formed part of this parkland. The parkland was established in the late 18th - early 19th century in line with the then current fashion for gentrified country living. The development involved recommendations with Humphrey Repton in 1793 (Symonds and Cooper 1994, 9) but his recommendations were never carried through in full. The scheme eventually employed involved the current plantations, and the walled kitchen garden (now overgrown). Hey (1979, 127) points out the changing population of Owston with 90 individuals assessed for the poll tax in 1379. However by 1545 the estate had passed to the Duchy of Lancaster and dominated by William Adam (the tenant) who used much of the park as pasture. Magilton (1977, 62-63) considered the most likely location of the deserted settlement to be immediately surrounding the church and hall but Symonds was unable to find earthwork evidence in these areas (p18). Tho. Jefferys' 1776 map however shows that the principal route into Owston at this time was from the present site of Owston Lodge to the west of the churchyard. At the location Jefferys depicts buildings the 1st and 2nd edition OS maps show a convergence of footpaths. It is therefore likely that the village site may lie beneath the park to the south of the hall. The archaeological potential of the park was evaluated by test pitting, evaluation trenching and geophysical survey by ARCUS and SYFRU in 1995 (Atkinson1995) (Davies and Symonds 1995) This side of the park under the plough during the 20th century. The eastern section contains an older 9 hole golf course and earthwork ridge and furrow appears to survive in a much clearer form. Long narrow fishpond at SE 552111 may indicate site of medieval manor.