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England

Knowlton Court

  • Built / Designed For: Sir Thomas Peyton

  • Architect: Reginald Theodore Blomfield

    Date: 1904
    Designed: Partially remodeled House and and laid out gardens for Major Elmer Speed

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    Architect: Edwin Landseer Lutyens

    Date: 1912
    Designed: Drawing Room and Gate Lodge for Major Elmer Speed

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  • 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: 2.S. Vol. II, p. 87, 1855.

    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. II, 1825.

    Country Life: XXXIX, 534 plan, 1916.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Thomas Peyton, 16th century. Edward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton, 17th century. Sir Thomas D'Aeth, 18th century. Major Elmer Speed, early 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01304-842-402

    Fax: 01304-842-974

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.knowltoncourt.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No