DiCamillo Companion
England

Castle Eden (The Castle)

  • Earlier Houses: There was a medieval castle of Robert the Bruce on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Rowland Burdon III

    House & Family History: In June 2006 Castle Eden, together with 17.5 acres, was listed for sale for £1.7 million.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Part of the Park has been redeveloped as a golf course.

  • Architect: William Newton

    Date: Circa 1760
    Designed: House for Rowland Burdon III

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    Architect: John Soane

    Date: 1780
    Designed: Gothic alterations and additions

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    Architect: Frederick George Hicks

    Date: 1863
    Designed: Palm House

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    Architect: William Atkinson

    Date: Circa 1800
    Designed: Lodge and gateway for Rowland Burdon V

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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. 215, 1854.

    Country Life: Jun 15, 2006.

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pgs. 81, 745, 966
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Robert the Bruce, 14th century. Sir William Bromley, 17th century; William Throckmorton Bromley, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Rowland Burdon III, 18th century; Rowland Burdon V, late 18th century-early 19th centuries; Rowland Burdon VI, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No