DiCamillo Companion
England

Lea Hall

Lea, near Gainsborough

Lincolnshire

England

Circa Date: 17th century w/19th century alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1973

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The House from "Morris's Views of Seats," circa 1875.

  • House & Family History: Lea Hall is perhaps best known today as the home of the noted naturalist and antiquarian Sir Charles Anderson (1804-91). In the mid-20th century the House was a convent, after which it fell into ruin and was finally demolished in 1973. The Butler's Pantry survives and is today the office for Lea Park.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The Lea Lodge has been a Methodist chapel since 1951.

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Charles Henry John Anderson, 9th Bt., 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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