Ford Castle

Architect: James Nisbet

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1781
Nationality: ?

Date: Circa 1771
Designed: Remodeled House in Gothick style for Sir John Hussey Delavel, later 1st Lord Delavel.

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Architect: Robert Adam

Date of Birth: 1728
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: The prolific Robert Adam was the son of William Adam, Sr., and one of the four Adam brothers. Robert is noted for having "Never once built a great house from scratch," though he was the "it" architect of the 1760s and 70s, with an impressive and aristocratic client list a mile long. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, is considered by many to be Adam's urban masterpiece. Among his finest works are the Library of Kenwood House, London; Culzean Castle, Ayrshire; the Library of Mellerstain House, Scottish Borders; Syon House, London; and Newby Hall in Yorkshire.

Date: 18th century
Designed: Remodeled House

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Architect: Alexander Gilkie

Date of Birth: Circa 1756
Date of Death: 1834
Nationality: British
Notes: The 10th Earl of Strathmore hired Gilkie to work at Gibside, based on his work at Ford Castle, Northumberland.

Designed: Remodeled House

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Architect: David Bryce

Date of Birth: 1803
Date of Death: 1876
Nationality: British

Date: 1861-65
Designed: Remodeled House for Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford.

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Country Life: LXXXIX, 32 plan, 56, 78, 1941.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 706
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback

Title: Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage, 1990
Author: Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David (Editors)
Year Published: 1990
Publisher: London: Debrett's Peerage Limited (New York: St. Martin's Press, Inc.)
ISBN: 0312046405
Book Type: Hardback

Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
Author: Sayer, Michael
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
ISBN: 0859551970
Book Type: Hardback

Title: Lost Houses of Newcastle and Northumberland
Author: Faulkner, Thomas; Lowery, Phoebe
Year Published: 1996
Publisher: Yorkshire: Jill Raines
ISBN: 0951649426
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Hussey Delaval, 1st Baron Delaval, until 1808. Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, 19th century. James Joicey, 1st Baron Joicey, until 1936; James Arthur Joicey, 2nd Baron Joicey, 1936-40; Hugh Edward Joicey, 3rd Baron Joicey, 1940-66; Michael Edward Joicey, 4th Baron Joicey, 1966-93.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Adventure Centre

Ownership Details: The freehold is probably still owned by Lord Joicey, who lets the castle to PGL as an adventure center.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 03333-212-116

Website: https://schoolsandgroups.pgl.co.uk/

Historic Houses Member: No

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