An early 19th century engraving of the first house (demolished) from "Neale's Views of Seats"
House Replaced By: A late 19th century house replaced the (first) 18th century house.
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. 67, 1852.
John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 465
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Sir Thomas Rich, 18th century. Robert Palmer, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: School
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
Ownership Details: Since 1947 Reading Blue Coat School has occupied some of the outbuildings
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01189-441-005
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rbcs.org.uk
Historic Houses Member: No