Leeswood Hall

Leeswood

Flintshire

Wales

Circa Date: 1724-26 w/19th century alterations

Status: Partially Extant

House reduced in size in the early 19th century.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Sir George Wynne
Architect: Francis Smith

Date of Birth: 1672
Date of Death: 1738
Nationality: English
Nickname: Smith of Warwick
Notes: Also known as Smith of Warwick. Stoneleigh Abbey is considered his finest work.

Date: Circa 1724-26
Designed: House for Sir George Wynne
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Architect: Stephen Switzer

Date of Birth: 1682?
Date of Death: 1745
Nationality: English
Notes: One of the most famous landscape designers of 18th century. Designed grounds of Nostell Priory.

Date: 18th century
Designed: Park for Sir George Wynne

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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. I, p. 76, 1854.

Country Life: XCIV, 200, 244, 1943.
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir George Wynne, 18th century. The Rev. Hope Eyton, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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