DiCamillo Companion
England

Lythwood Park (Lythwood Hall)

  • Built / Designed For: Joshua Blakeway

    House & Family History: Thomas Parr, whose seat this was in the 19th century, was a Liverpool merchant and slave trader.

    Collections: There was a sale of the contents in 1848.

  • Architect: George Steuart

    Date: Circa 1785
    Designed: House for Joshua Blakeway

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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: Vol. II, p. 51, 1853.

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 983
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Not Listed

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Joshua Blakeway, late 18th century. Thomas Parr, 19th century; Henry Parr, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No