Bowringsleigh

West Alvington, near Kingsbridge

Devon

England

Historic County: Devonshire

Circa Date: 15th century core/w 17th & 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Limited Access to Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

Architect: Richard Coad

Date of Birth: Feb 13, 1825
Date of Death: Nov 1, 1900
Nationality: British
Notes: Coad was a London architect who was articled to Henry Rice and later was an assistant to George Gilbert Scott (1847-64). Coad began independent ptractice in 1864; he worked in association with James MacLaren between 1884 and 1887.

Date: 1868-73
Designed: Restored House for William Roope Ilbert

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Country Life: XXXVII, 304, 1915.
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Michael Manisty

Past Seat / Home of: Bowring family, here until the early 16th century. William Gilbert, 16th century. William Ilbert, 17th century; William Roope Ilbert, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Limited Access to Grounds Only
Phone: 01548-852-014

Historic Houses Member: No

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