Monument record 0673400000 - Walton Road Stores, Walton
Summary
Site of 18th century orphanage
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- ORPHANAGE (18th Century - 1759 AD to 1799 AD?)
Description
Part of the foundation of an 18th century structure was encountered during excavations by BCMAS in 1994. This was part of an orphanage run by a charity associated with John Wilkes (B1). Farmhouse purchased in 1759 for use as a branch of the London Foundling Hopital. The scheme failed when John Wilkes, one of the local committee members, was accused of embezzling the funds. The farmhouse was rebuilt in the 19th century as Walton House, and demolished around 1945 (B2). NGR to approximate site of Walton House.
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC19717 Article in serial: CBA South Midlands Group. 1995. South Midlands Archaeology 25, 1995. No 25. p25.
- <2>SBC19608 Bibliographic reference: Hugh Hanley & Julian Hunt. 1993. Aylesbury: A Pictorial History. plate 9.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 82457 13366 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLESBURY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation (Ref: WRS 94) (EBC16068)
Record last edited
Jan 14 2014 3:47PM
