Building record 1465700000 - Archibald Stobart Walker Memorial Seat - Cheapside

Summary

Oak shelter with seat built in 1934

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Denham Conservation Area

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Type and Period (1)

  • SHELTER (Built in 1934, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Designed by Francis Bacon. Built 1934. Oak shelter with hipped roof covered with shingles (renewed 1995-6). Integral wooden bench. Open front with arched openings to both sides. Wooden plaque inscribed “Given by the late Archibald Stodart Walker for the use and enjoyment of all”. One of two shelters (the other has been demolished) given to the village under the will of Dr Walker who lived at Cheapside House. Owned by Denham Parish Council. This is a local building of note within the Conservation area of Denham. (B1)

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC23427 Unpublished document: South Bucks District Council. 2008. Denham Conservation Area Character Appraisal.

Location

Grid reference TQ 03990 86780 (point)
Civil Parish DENHAM, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2024 1:12PM

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