Monument record 0997500000 - Former White Swan Public House, High Street, Westcott
Summary
Foundations of seventeenth century White Swan public house found during evaluation trial trenching and subsequent excavation.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (2)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Demolished 1934, 17th Century to Modern - 1600 AD? to 1999 AD)
- PUBLIC HOUSE (Demolished 2003, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
A limestone block plinth thought to be for the timber framed White Swan was seen here surviving to ground level (B1).
The original White Swan may date back to the 17th century. The original public house was located at the north-eastern end of the site and lasted for c.150 years before being demolished in 1934. It was replaced by a new building located in the south-western half of the site, which in turn was demolished in 2003 (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC23564 Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2005. White Swan Public House, High Street, Westcott: Archaeological Evaluation.
- <2>SBC23703 Unpublished document: Albion Archaeology. Undated. A Medieval Moat at the Former White Swan Public House, Westcott.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 71850 17121 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WESTCOTT, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- SHERD (Post-Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 1999 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Intervention: Evaluation Trial Trenching (Ref: UNSW 05) (EBC17320)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation (Ref: WS1166) (EBC17361)
Record last edited
Jun 28 2012 11:21AM
