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Heath Hall (Eshald House)

  • Built / Designed For: Theophilus Shelton

    House & Family History: Heath Hall is noted for its exceptionally high quality Rococo plasterwork. The house was listed for sale in 2003 and is today divided into offices.

    Comments: Heath Hall is considered one of Carr of York's finest houses.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The Grade I-listed brewhouse and stables were converted into private houses in the 20th century. A Grade II* barn is also extant.

  • Architect: Anthony Salvin

    Date: 1837-45
    Designed: Alterations and additions for John George Smyth

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    Architect: John Carr

    Date: 1754-80
    Designed: Remodeled house and designed stables for John Smyth, Sr. and Jr.

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    Architect: Theophilus Shelton

    Date: Circa 1707-09
    Designed: May have designed Eshald House for himself
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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  • Country Life: CXLIV, 692, 756 plan, 816, 1968.

  • Title: John Carr of York: Collected Essays
    Author: Hall, Ivan; Powell, Kenneth (Editor)
    Year Published: 2023
    Reference: pg. 150
    Publisher: Winchester: Carriana Publishing
    ISBN: 9781399959155
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 225
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Theophilus Shelton, until 1709. John Smyth, Sr., 18th century; John Smyth, Jr., 18th century; John George Smyth, 19th century; George John Smyth, until 1882. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax, until 1938. Cook family, 20th century. Muir and Mary Oddie, 20th century. Terry and Ann Hodgkinson, 1982-2003.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Offices

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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