A 1776 engraving of the earlier House (demolished) from "A Display of the Beauties of England"
House Replaced By: The 18th century house by Robert Adam, the focus of this record, was demolished in 1835 and replaced, circa 1846, by the current red brick, Grade II-listed house that serves today as an Acorn Trust Home for the disabled.
Garden & Outbuildings: Robert Adam created the Swan Fountain and cottages circa 1780 for Richard Rigby, paymaster-general of the forces.
Chapel & Church: In 1776 Robert Adam remodeled the early 18th century church for Richard Rigby. The Church was demolished in 1870; all that remains today are the twin classical towers, which are owned by English Heritage and open to the public.
Architect: Robert Adam
Date: Circa 1776Architect: Robert Adam
Date: Circa 1780
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 53
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Richard Rigby, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: English Heritage
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
Ownership Details: All that survives of the 18th century House and Church are the church towers, which are open to the public.
House Open to Public: Folly Only
Phone: 01206-393-884
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Historic Houses Member: No