Built / Designed For: Thomas Taylor

House & Family History: Doddington was designed by Robert Smythson for Thomas Taylor, registrar to the bishop of Lincoln. In 1749 the House was inherited by John Delaval (of Seaton Delaval in Northumberland), who carried out an extensive redesign of the interiors in the Georgian style. In 1830 George Jarvis inherited Doddington from his friend Sarah Gunman, who was heiress to the property. Since 1974 Doddington has been the family home of Anthony and Vicky Jarvis, who are direct descendants of George Jarvis.

Collections: Sir Joshua Reynolds' "1st Earl of Mexborough with his Wife and Son" was sold to the Leeds City Art Galleries in 1983, to remain onsite at Doddington.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Doddington Estate today comprises 1,800 acres.

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: Vol. I, p. 151, 1852.

Country Life: LXXX, 356, 382, 1936.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II

Current Seat / Home of: Anthony and Vicky Jarvis

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Taylor, early 17th century. John Delaval, mid-18th century. Sarah Gunman, 19th century. George Jarvis, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01522-694-308

Fax: 01522-682-584

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.doddingtonhall.com

Historic Houses Member: Yes