High Wycombe Conservation Area appraisal consultation

It is proposed to extend the boundary to the north, along Temple End to capture a number of buildings which represent the phased development of High Wycombe and which contribute to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. This includes the monumental brick viaduct crossing Frogmoor and Temple End, a visual record of the Town’s industrial heritage, and a row of attractive early eighteenth century houses on the west side of Temple End which have attractive classical elements of design including decorative timber doorcases, timber sash windows and large Italianate dentilled eaves.

As one of the last surviving rows of workers’ cottages built prior to 1876 in High Wycombe, numbers 28-70 are a row of terraced houses which contribute to our understanding of the historic development of High Wycombe, representing a prosperous phase of the town’s history in the furniture industry. They were likely built for the Temple Works chair factory to the west of the terrace, now redeveloped. These are already locally listed but are intrinsically linked to the development of the town captured in the Conservation Area.

The late nineteenth century police station at the north end of Temple End, built in 1876, is a building which has played a key role in High Wycombe over the years, first as a police station and later as a magistrates’ court. Its rich architectural detailing created with red and gault brick alongside carved stone elements make it a striking focal point for this junction. This building is locally listed. Its inclusion within the boundary allows the Conservation Area to capture the more comprehensive historical development of High Wycombe.

Temple End

The former police station