Monument record 0651300000 - Old Vicarage
Summary
Site of early seventeenth century timber-framed vicarage, replaced in the late seventeenth century and demolished in 1966.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (3)
- (Alternate Type) TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (17th Century - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)
- VICARAGE (Demolished between 1634 and 1694, 17th Century - 1600 AD? to 1699 AD?)
- VICARAGE (Demolished 1966, 17th Century to Modern - 1600 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Early 17th century timber-framed building described as having five bays built of timber and covered with tiles, consisting of 8 rooms; hall, kitchen, parlour, two chambers lofted over, and three chambers above. The timber house was taken down between 1634 and 1694, and replaced with a brick house, consisting of 6 bays. A range of out-buildings are also described. Architect John Sanderson is associted with 18th century works to the house.
The building was demolished on 11th February 1966 to make way for a car park (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.
- <2>SBC23461 Article in serial: John E.B. Bennell. 1966. Records of Bucks article "The former vicarage of Chalfont St Peter". Vol 18, part 1, 1966, 93-4.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 00016 90906 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHALFONT ST. PETER, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Oct 29 2025 8:13PM
