Badsworth Hall

Badsworth, Wakefield

West Yorkshire (West Riding)

England

Circa Date: Possibly late 17th century w/late 18th century alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1940s

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

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.

Date: Late 18th century
Designed: Alterations for 2nd Marquess of Rockingham

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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 229
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback

Title: Yorkshire Country House, The
Author: Tuffrey, Peter
Year Published: 2017
Reference: pg. 188
Publisher: Yorkshire: Great Northern Books Limited
ISBN: 9781912101672
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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