An 1829 engraving of the House from "Neale's Views of Seats"
House & Family History: In the 12th century Barham was the seat of Reginald Fitz Urse, one of the knights who murdered Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral. Barham Court was remodeled by Latrobe circa 1791-92 (his first job); after a fire, Sir Herbert Baker rebuilt and restored the House, 1932-33. In the 19th century William Wilberforce was a frequent houseguest of the first Lady Barham, who is said to have inspired and supported him to end slavery in the British Empire.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Ionic pilastered Orangery is extant, as are the red brick Stables, built around a square courtyard with a clock dated 1792.
Architect: Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Date: Circa 1791-92Architect: Herbert Baker
Date: 1932-33John 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. V, 1829.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 635
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Buildings of England: West Kent and the Weald, The 2000
Author: Newman, John
Year Published: 2000
Publisher: London: Penguin Books
ISBN: 0140710388
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Reginald Fitz Urse, 12th century. Robert de Berham, 12th century; Berham family (later Barham) here 12th-16th centuries. Sir Oliver Boteler (later Butler), 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Bouverie family, 18th century. Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01622-618-600
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.barhamcourt.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No