Eglingham Hall

Eglingham, near Alnwick

Northumberland

England

Circa Date: 16th-17th century core w/18th century rebuild and 19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was a pele tower on, or near, the site of the current house.

House & Family History: During the Civil War the Ogles were Parliamentarians. It's believed that Oliver Cromwell was a guest at Eglingham in 1650. The design for the current 18th century house was possibly influenced by Vanbrugh's great Northumbrian house, Seaton Delaval Hall.
Architect: William Wakefield

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1730
Nationality: English
Notes: Wakefield was a friend of Vanbrugh.

Date: 1728
Designed: Rebuilt House for Robert Ogle
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Architect: William Etty

Date of Birth: c.1675
Date of Death: 1734
Nationality: English

Date: 1728
Designed: Rebuilt House for Robert Ogle
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Architect: M. Temple Wilson

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British
Notes: 19th century Northumbrian architect.

Date: 1903
Designed: East Wing for Thomas Milvain

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Country Life: CLVIII, 1458, 1975.
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Bewicke family; here since the early 20th century.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Henry Ogle, 16th century; Luke Ogle, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Robert Ogle, 18th century; Ogle family here from 1514 until circa 1900. Thomas Milvain, early 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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