Monument record 0202700000 - THE WILDERNESS

Summary

Historical records of medieval to nineteenth century manor

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  • Planning Notification Area: Remains of 17th and 18th century mansion and formal gardens of Winchendon Manor

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  • MANOR (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

BEFORE CONQUEST BELONGED TO THE PRIORY OF ST FRIDESWIDE. 1086 AMONGST LANDS OF THE CANONS OF OXFORD. GOODWINS HELD MANOR C16-MID C17. 1643 ARTHUR GOODWIN DIED LEAVING ONLY DAUGHTER JANE, WIFE OF PHILIP LORD WHARTON AS HEIR. 1723 BOUGHT DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. 1874 PASSED TO BARON FERDINAND DE ROTHSCHILD (B3).

Sources (13)

  • ---SBC20728 Aerial Photograph: Michael Farley. 2001. 2001 oblique AP by Mike Farley. SP74581426. Yes.
  • <1>SBC26951 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1847. The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (Volume 1). Volume 1. pp536-567.
  • <2>SBC19727 Bibliographic reference: James Joseph Sheahan. 1862. History and Topography of Buckinghamshire. pp440-441.
  • <3>SBC20463 Bibliographic reference: William Page (ed). 1927. A History of Buckinghamshire (Victoria County History) Volume IV. Volume 4. pp122-124.
  • <4>SBC9210 Bibliographic reference: MORETON C O 1929 WADDESDON & OVER WINCHENDON PP136-138.
  • <5>SBC12439 Bibliographic reference: PRIOR F M AUG 1956 AN EARLY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE STUD IN THEBRITISHRACEHOR-SEPP201-206"(PHOTOCOPYFILEDWIT.
  • <6>SBC4874 Verbal communication: FARLEY M E (BCM) MAY 1974 FIELD VISIT.
  • <7>SBC15114 Graphic material: Peter Tillemans?. About 1720. 'A VIEW OF THE GARDENS & MAIN PARTERRE OF WINCHENDON HOUSE FROM THE EAST'.
  • <8>SBC6115 Bibliographic reference: John Harris. 1979. 'THE ARTIST & THE COUNTRY HOUSE: A HISTORY OF COUNTRY HOUSE & GARDEN VIEW PAINTING 1540-1870' PP140-141.
  • <9>SBC19924 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Bucks: Aylesbury Vale: Parishes of Ashendon &C.
  • <10>SBC7922 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1802. Journey Into South Wales, Through the Counties of Oxford, Warwick, Worcester, Hereford, Salop, Stafford, Buckingham, and Hertford in the Year 1799. p426.
  • <11>SBC11917 Bibliographic reference: PIKE A R (BCM) DECEMBER 1993 FIELD VISIT (SEE REPORT FILED).
  • <12>SBC19002 Unpublished document: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service. 1998. Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review.

Location

Grid reference SP 74760 14530 (point)
Civil Parish UPPER WINCHENDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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  • Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13966)

Record last edited

Nov 9 2024 1:05PM

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