The house in December 2022 (entrance facade to left)
The entrance facade from a 1909 postcard
An 1856 illustration that shows the remains of the ancient Roman villa in the grounds of Linley Hall
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: Robert More II
House & Family History: Robert More II was a noted botanist and friend of Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist who formalized the modern system of naming organisms. More himself was responsible for reintroducing the larch into England.
Collections: Christie's held a sale of the contents on March 9, 2016 that brought £2.8 million. A number of pieces sold from Linley at the 2016 sale are today in the collection of Onslow Park.
Garden & Outbuildings: They grounds of Linely contain the remains of an ancient Roman villa (a Scheduled Ancient Monument).
Country Life: CXXX, 502, 558 plan, 1961.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: James Moores and Diana Guinness
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Robert More I, late 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Robert More II, 1752-80; Sir Jasper More, 20th century; More family here from 1580 until 1987. Justin Coldwell, early 21st century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No