Building record 1460700000 - 43 and 45 London End (Peter Knight's)

Summary

Pair of houses built possibly in the early twentieth century

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Beaconsfield Old Town Conservation Area

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Type and Period (1)

  • HOUSE (20th Century - 1900 AD? to 1999 AD?)

Description

Important for historic interest. On site of the Chequers public house which became the workhouse. That use ceased when the Union Workhouse was built in Amersham. Present building erected early C20 (how much of the former building remained is not known) and was used as a convalescent home for sick children. Carriage entrance between 43 and 45 has Denner Hill setts in front as part of pavement. This is a local building of note within the Conservtation Area of Beaconsfield Old Town (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC23090 Unpublished document: South Bucks District Council. 2008. Beaconsfield Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal.

Location

Grid reference Centred SU 94711 90155 (11m by 3m)
Civil Parish BEACONSFIELD, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jun 23 2021 7:41PM

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