Bignor Park

Bignor, Pulborough, near Arundel

West Sussex

England

Start Date: 1826

Completion Date: 1829

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: The current house replaced an earlier (late 16th century) house on the site.

Built / Designed For: John Hawkins
Architect: William Sawrey Gilpin

Date of Birth: 1762
Date of Death: 1843
Nationality: British

Date: 1820s
Designed: Park for John Hawkins

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Architect: Henry Harrison

Date of Birth: Circa 1785
Date of Death: Circa 1865
Nationality: British
Notes: Harrison was the son of a London surveyor. He developed a large practice specializing in the design of lesser country houses.

Date: 1826-29
Designed: House for John Hawkins

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: Edward John Hallam Bigham, 5th Viscount Mersey

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Richard Pellatt, late 16th century. Nicholas Turner, 18th century. John Hawkins, until 1827. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Hawkins, 1827-77. Charles Clive Bigham, 2nd Viscount Mersey, 1926-56; Edward Clive Bigham, 3rd Viscount Mersey, 1956-79; Richard Maurice Clive Bigham, 4th Viscount Mersey, 1979-2006.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: The grounds and outbuildings can be booked for weddings and events. The house can be toured by booked groups.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 07798-807-043

Historic Houses Member: Yes

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