DiCamillo Companion
England

Garnstone

Near Weobley

Herefordshire

England

Circa Date: 1806-10, incorporating part of 17th century house

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1959

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The House from "Morris's Views of Seats," circa 1875.

  • Earlier Houses: An earlier three-story, U-shaped 17th century house was incorporated into the service quarters of the 19th century house.

    Built / Designed For: Samuel Peploe

    Comments: Peter Reid, writing in "Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume II:" "Surely Garnstone was the least happy of Nash's country houses…"

  • Architect: John Nash

    Date: Circa 1806
    Designed: House (demolished) and Lodge (extant) for Samuel Peploe

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  • John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Birch family. SEATED AT 19TH CENTURY HOUSE: Samuel Peploe, 19th century; Peploe family here early 19th century until 1899. Verdin family, 1899-1959.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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