Monument record 15925/1 - Site of Walton Lea Mansion

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Summary

Site of a mid 19th century classical mansion, demolished in the 1930's.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6085 1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Walton Lea shown as a house, outbuildings and gardens within a wider parkland.

<2> de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, 1988, Cheshire Country Houses, p.279 (Book). SCH785.

A classical mansion of 1863 designed by Edward Walters of Manchester for the Warrington Industrialist John Crosfield (demolished c. 1930)

<3> Cheshire Gardens Trust, 2011 onwards, Research and Recording Report, Walton Lea, 2023 (Report). SCH6655.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6085 1877. [Mapped features: #57665 ; #57666 ]
  • <2> Book: de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J. 1988. Cheshire Country Houses. p.279.
  • <3> Report: Cheshire Gardens Trust. 2011 onwards. Research and Recording Report. R3490. Walton Lea, 2023.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 6013 8557 (50m by 32m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ68NW
Civil Parish WALTON, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County WALTON SUPERIOR, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 27 2024 2:25PM