The House from a 1906 postcard
Built / Designed For: Sir Robert Sheffield
House & Family History: Sir Robert Smirke designed the House during the Regency period. Previous owners include the Sheffield family, who once owned Buckingham Palace.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Park today stands at 350 acres.
Architect: Robert Smirke
Date: 1825-30Architect: Walter Henry Brierley
Date: 1906
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 880
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir Robert Sheffield, 5th Bt., 19th century; Sir Berkeley Sheffield, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Government
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
Ownership Details: Owned by North Lincolnshire Council.
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01724-720-588
Fax: 01724-721-248
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk
Historic Houses Member: No