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England

Kenwick Park (Kenwick Hall)

Kenwick, near Louth

Lincolnshire

England

Circa Date: 1797 w/19th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1951-52 and replaced by replica modern house.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

  • Built / Designed For: Hinman Allenby

    House & Family History: During World War II Kenwick Hall was used as a center to train the Home Guard. On March 19, 1944 a German bomb set the house on fire, causing considerable damage. Kenwick Hall, which was poorly repaired after the fire, was demolished in the early 1950s and replaced in the early 1960s with a replica house.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The house is today set in 320 acres. The late 19th century Grade II-listed stables are extant.

  • Architect: Temple Lushington Moore

    Date: Circa 1880s-90s
    Designed: Queen Anne style stables

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  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT 18TH CENTURY HOUSE: Hinman Allenby, late 18th century. Thomas Garfit, late 19th century. Colonel O. Dixon, 20th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Dixon family, until 1970. Paul Harvey, 1970s; Gordon Harvey, until 1980. Paul Tointon, 1980-88.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

    Ownership Details: The 20th century house is today a hotel.

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01507-608-806

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.kenwick-park.co.uk/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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