Building record 0952200001 - Kingswood Privy
Summary
Site of reconstructed privy from Kingswood at the Chiltern Open Air Museum
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- PRIVY HOUSE (Modern - 1901 AD? to 1999 AD?)
Description
Two seated privy from Mercer's Farm, Kingswood. It is a small softwood framed building, clad in elm feather edged boarding which has been tarred, and it has a slate roof. Internally it is plastered, and has a brick floor. There are two seats at different heights for adults and children. There is a hinged flap at the back to gain access to the buckets. Donated in 1985 as it ceased to be in use (B1). A small wooden earth closet with adult and child seats. Lath and plaster inside with a slate roof. Not for use (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC22860 Digital archive: Chiltern Open Air Museum. 2005-7. Chiltern Open Air Museum website. buildings2.
- <2>SBC22861 Unpublished document: Chiltern Open Air Museum. 1999. Map and list of buildings in the Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 01058 94106 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHALFONT ST. PETER, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Dec 9 2016 6:29PM
