The House from a circa 1904 postcard
Earlier Houses: The current house replaced an earlier house on the site.
Built / Designed For: The Rev. John James Bedingfeld
House & Family History: The West Facade and central porch were added for William Carr; later, five outstanding Adam style fireplaces were added. Ditchingam was enlarged in 1910 and reduced in size in the 1980s.
Garden & Outbuildings: Capability Brown landscaped the Park.
John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 192, 1854.
Title: Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, 1990
Author: Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David (Editors)
Year Published: 1990
Reference: pg. P 462
Publisher: London: Debrett's Peerage Limited (New York: St. Martin's Press, Inc.)
ISBN: 0312046405
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: Robert William Saswalo Shirley, 14th Earl Ferrers, Viscount Tamworth.
Past Seat / Home of: The Rev. John James Bedingfeld, early 18th century. William Carr.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Limited Access to Grounds Only
Phone: 01508-482-700
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ditchinghamestate.com
Historic Houses Member: No