Monument record 0182704000 - KINGS HEAD, MARKET SQUARE

Summary

16th century wall paintings found during restoration work.

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  • WALL PAINTING (16th Century - 1500 AD to 1599 AD)

Description

Remains of a painted panel found over portions of a Tudor fire-place uncovered in the restoration [pre-1933] of the room over the covered entrance. Traces also discoved under whitewash of the walls, indicating that the whole room had been decorated by painting (B16).

Sources (1)

  • <16>SBC13190 Article in serial: Francis W Reader. 1933. 'Tudor Mural Paintings in the Lesser Houses in Bucks', in Recs of Bucks Vol 12 pp368-398 & Plates I-XIV. Vol 12, No 7. pp392-3.

Location

Grid reference SP 81885 13774 (point)
Civil Parish AYLESBURY, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Nov 3 2005 5:40PM

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