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England

Castle Hill (Elvills)

Englefield Green, near London

Surrey

England

Circa Date: 1758-63, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

A 1777 engraving of the House from "A Collection of One Hundred and Fifty Select Views in England, Scotland, and Ireland"

  • Built / Designed For: Sir John Elvill, 4th Bt.

    Collections: The contents of Castle Hill were sold on October 1, 1984 by Christie's.

  • Architect: Stiff Leadbetter

    Date: 1758-63
    Designed: House for Sir John Elvill, 4th Bt.

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pg. 604
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Elvill, 4th Bt., 18th century. George C. Raphael, late 19th century. Michael Tollemache, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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