Monument record 1563200000 - Western House, Winslow
Summary
Site of a mid-nineteenth century country house known as Western House, built in 1858-9, extended in 1892 and demolished in 1939
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Built 1858-1859, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Western House was built in 1858-9 by David Thomas Willis, a prominent Winslow solicitor, for his daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Dr Thomas Lathan. In 1869 the house was leased or rented to Henley Greaves, and the Lathan family moved into Western Cottage, selling Western House to the Greaves family in 1885. An additional upper floor was added in 1892. Following the death of Ellen Greaves, It was offered for sale in 1937, but not bought until December 1938 by the Countess of Lathom, who demolished the house in 1939. [Details of the house and related property in 1899, 1915 and 1937] (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC27019 Digital archive: Winslow History Project. 2024. 'Western House' webpage on Winslow History website.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 76690 27560 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WINSLOW, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2025 1:43PM
