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The new Beckett House. Photo by Neil B. Maw
The Water Colour of the old Beckett House
The Foundation Stone laid by a young George Barrington aged 5 years & 8 months. Photo by Neil B. Maw

Beckett Houses - the old and the new

There has been some confusion in the past over who designed the new Beckett House, who built it and when. This Listing is to set out the facts. Also there is some confusion and lack of detail on the old house.

Shrivenham Heritage Society have carried out intensive research and have discovered more information on this aspect of the Beckett Estate. To read a copy of a summary, please go HERE.

To see a copy of Builder, Richard Pace' quote, please go HERE

To read an 'Introduction' to George Merryweather, please go HERE 

 

 

Researched and written by Neil B. Maw & Vivien Moss

 

 

  • Year:
    1829
  • Place:
    Beckett
  • Ref:
    Online only
  • Item Ref:
    N376
  • Find it:
    Online only

 

 

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