Forthampton Court

Forthampton, near Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire

England

Circa Date: 15th century, including earlier elements, w/16th, 18th, 19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: The core of the current house was begun in the 12th century as a residence for the abbots of Tewkesbury Abbey.
Architect: Anthony Keck

Date of Birth: 1726
Date of Death: 1797
Nationality: British
Notes: 18th century Gloucestershire architect who had a reputation for providing cut-price elegance.

Date: Circa 1788
Designed: Additions and alterations for James Yorke

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Architect: Philip Webb

Date of Birth: 1831
Date of Death: 1915
Nationality: British
Notes: Philip Webb is known as the father of Arts & Crafts architecture.

Date: 1889-91
Designed: Remodeled House for John Yorke

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Architect: Frank Sidney Chesterton

Date of Birth: 1876
Date of Death: Nov 11, 1916
Nationality: British
Notes: Chesterton was a London architect who was killed during World War I.

Date: 1913
Designed: Alterations

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Country Life: CLXVI, 938 plan, 1166, 1979.
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Wakeman, 16th century. Sackville family, 17th century. Isaac Maddox, 18th century. James Yorke; 18th century; John Yorke, 19th 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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