The Swan Inn, 2 Buckingham Road, Winslow

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Historic or particularly important modern buildings.

Description

Mid-nineteenth century inn, known as The Swan, at the corner of Buckingham Road and Station Road. Early 19th century public house, situated on the junction of Buckingham Road and Station Road. Timber sliding sash windows at first floor level and bay windows at ground floor level. Shallow pitched slate roof with brick chimney stacks. Building may be older than 19th century. Tradtional timber doors with glazed panels. Building occupies prominent corner plot, and is clearly visible in views up the High Street and from Buckingham Road and Station Road. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Winslow. (B1). C19 rendered brick with slate roofs. Building in two ranges, one fronting Buckingham Road, the other Station Road. 5 bay front with central door and 3 bay side range with central door. Current building dates from 1850, but the Register of Ale House Keepers has the Swan Inn with dates from 1753-1755 (B2). The Swan Inn was built on the corner of Station Road, just as the railway was nearing completion in 1850 (B3).

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Mid-nineteenth century inn, known as The Swan, at the corner of Buckingham Road and Station Road.

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