Monument record 1140801000 - BOSWORTH HOUSE, 27 HIGH STREET
Summary
Sixteenth and early seventeenth century wall paintings found during building alterations in 1930.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- WALL PAINTING (16th Century to 17th Century - 1500 AD to 1699 AD)
Description
PAINTED WALL PLASTER PANELS & DECORATED CEILINGS OF C16 & EARLY C17 REVEALED DURING ALTERATIONS IN 1930. DECORATIVE SCHEME FOR UPPER FLOOR & WEST WALL OF LOWER FLOOR RECONSTRUCTED. UPPER FLOOR SCHEMES OF CARTOUCHE PANELS, & A WOODLAND SCENE WITH ANIMALS & BIRDS. LOWER FLOOR SCHEME OF FLORAL NICHES (B2).
Sources (1)
- <2>SBC13189 Article in serial: Francis W Reader. 1931. 'Decorative Paintings of the Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries Recently Discovered in Bosworth House, Wendover', in Recs of Bucks 12 pp225-238 & Plates I-IX. Vol 12, No 5.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 86782 07771 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WENDOVER, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13205)
Record last edited
May 9 2018 3:29PM
