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England

Billingbear House (Billingbear Park)

  • House & Family History: At the time of the demolition of Billingbear House some architectural elements were purchased from the house and reinstalled in Bulmershe Court. An entire room from Billingbear was sold to an American at the same time; the room survives today at Pace University in New York City.

    Collections: The contents were sold in October 1923.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: On part of the former grounds of the house today is the Billingbear Park Golf Course.

  • Architect: James Wright Sanderson

    Date: 1801
    Designed: Gothic lodge for 2nd Baron Braybrooke

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 899
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Richard Griffin, 2nd Baron Braybrooke, until 1825; Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke, 1825-58; Richard Cornwallis Neville, 4th Baron Braybrooke, 1858-61; Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke, 1861-1902; Latimer Neville, 6th Baron Braybrooke, 1902-04; Henry Neville, 7th Baron Braybrooke, 1904-24.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

    Ownership Details: Part of the former estate is today home to Billingbear Park Golf Course

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment

    Website: https://billingbearpark.com/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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