Abinger Manor

Abinger, near Dorking

Surrey

England

Circa Date: 1688 w/19th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Abinger Manor is a moated house.
Garden & Outbuildings: The bay tree in the garden was supposedly planted by John Evelyn in the 17th century.
Architect: Alfred Waterhouse

Date of Birth: Jul 19, 1830
Date of Death: Aug 22, 1905
Nationality: British
Notes: 19th century architect, born in Liverpool and studied under Richard Lane in Manchester. Waterhouse is particularly noted for his design for the Natural History Museum, London. He was awarded the Royal Gold Medal in 1878 and was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1888 until 1891. Waterhouse's son, Paul Waterhouse, was also an architect. Alfred Waterhouse is buried at Yattendon, Berkshire.

Date: 1872-73
Designed: Rebuilt House

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Architect: John Evelyn

Date of Birth: 1620
Date of Death: 1706
Nationality: English

Date: 1688
Designed: House

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Evelyn, 17th century.

Current Ownership Type: Unknown

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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