Abbot Hall

Kendal

Cumbria

England

Historic County: Westmorland

Circa Date: 1759

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Colonel George Wilson

House & Family History: Abbot Hall is today the Abbot Hall Art Gallery, owned by the Lake District Art Gallery & Museum Trust and described as "one of Britain's finest small art galleries." It also contains the adjacent Museum of Lakeland Life.
Architect: John Carr

Date of Birth: 1723
Date of Death: 1807
Nationality: British
Nickname: Carr of York
Notes: Known as "Carr of York," most of his work was in the north of England, primarily in his native Yorkshire. Carr's only major work in the south was Basildon Park in Berkshire. Carr probably designed more stables (over 40) than any other Georgian architect.

Date: 1759
Designed: House for Colonel George Wilson
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House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Colonel George Wilson, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Other

Primary Current Ownership Use: Museum

Ownership Details: Owned by Lake District Art Gallery & Museum Trust.
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01539-722-464

Fax: 01539-722-494

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.abbothall.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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