DiCamillo Companion
England

Branksome Hall (Westfield)

  • Built / Designed For: Robert Teesdale

    House & Family History: Originally called Westfield, Branksome was purchased by John Kitching, a railway engineer, in 1852 (the name of Branksome was taken from a poem by Sir Walter Scott). Kitching's seven bachelor sons lived at the house until 1955, when they sold the 230 acres of the estate to the Darlington Council. The house was demolished and the estate was converted into housing for the disabled and the elderly.

    Collections: In the 19th century Branksome had a fine collection of furniture, paintings, porcelain, and statuary.

  • Title: Lost Houses of County Durham
    Author: Meadows, Peter; Waterson, Edward
    Year Published: 1993
    Publisher: Yorkshire: Jill Raines
    ISBN: 0951649418
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Destroyed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Robert Teesdale. John Kitching, 19th century; Kitching family here until 1955.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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