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Winslow Hall is a country house in Winslow, Buckinghamshire. Built in 1700, It is notable for its unusually public setting, situated on the main road (A413) between Aylesbury and Buckingham, with its grand entrance clearly visible from the street. The house was constructed for William Lowndes, a prominent politician who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Queen Anne. He gradually purchased and demolished adjacent properties to create space for the hall and its 22 acres of gardens and parkland. The architect of the mansion has been the subject of debate, with possibilities including Sir Christopher Wren or one of his draughtsmen. The building features an impressive public façade and a garden front, and its elegant form has remained largely unaltered over the centuries. The property has had a variety of uses over the years, including serving as an RAF command centre during World War II. In 2010, the hall was sold to new private owners who undertook extensive repair work. The hall and its grounds have sometimes been used for cultural events. For example, in the past, it hosted the Winslow Hall Opera. It is within the council area of Buckinghamshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1279357.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.941481,-0.87995242
Grid Reference: SP 7709 2759
Civil Parish: Winslow CP
Council Area: Buckinghamshire CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 319856
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Winslow_Hall,_Buckinghamshire_319856

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