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England

Morden Hall

Ravensbury, Merton

London

England

Historic County: Surrey

Circa Date: 1770s, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Open to the Public - House Only Open for Events / Exclusive Use

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    House & Family History: During World War I the house served as a military hospital; after the war ended Morden Hall was converted into a women and children's hospital. The last private owner, Gilliat Edward Hatfeild, who lived at nearby Morden Cottage, left the house and estate to the National Trust at his death in 1941.

  • Architect: John Buonarotti Papworth

    Date: 1841
    Designed: Stables (demolished) for The Rev. R. Garth

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 779
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Richard Garth, until 1877; Garth family here from the 17th until the 19th century. Gilliat Hatfeild, 1877-1906; Gilliat Edward Hatfeild, 1906-41.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use

    Ownership Details: The 100-acre park is owned and operated by the National Trust. The house, also owned by the Trust, is privately operated as a wedding venue: [email protected]

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Open to the Public - House Only Open for Events / Exclusive Use

    Phone: 02085-456-850

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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