Monmouth House

Soho Square

London

England

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1773

House Open to Public: No

Country House: No (Townhouse)

Architect: Thomas Archer

Date of Birth: 1668?
Date of Death: 1743
Nationality: English
Notes: Howard Colvin: "Archer's work has more in common with continental baroque than that of any other English architect." He was one of a very rare breed: an English Baroque architect; possibly only Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor could be also be considered members of this exclusive club. Heythrop is considered Archer's most important country house.

Date: Circa 1717-18
Designed: Façade and alterations for Sir James Bateman
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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir James Bateman, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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