DiCamillo Companion
England

Wilton Park (Beaconsfield Place)

Near Beaconsfield

Buckinghamshire

England

Circa Date: Probably early 18th century w/18th & 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1967; stables extant.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The 18th century Grade II-listed stables are extant.

  • Architect: Richard Jupp

    Date: Circa 1790
    Designed: Altered house for Josiah Dupré, governor of Madras.

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    Architect: Charles Heathchote Tatham

    Date: 1803-05
    Designed: Added wings and altered house; dairy and greenhouse, all for James Dupré.

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 93, 1854.

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pgs. 598, 1017
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
    Author: Harris, John
    Year Published: 1998
    Publisher: London: John Murray
    ISBN: 0719555671
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Destroyed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Josiah Dupré, late 18th century; James Dupré, early 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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