Norton Place

Bishop Norton, West Lindsey, near Market Rasen

Lincolnshire

England

Circa Date: 1776 w/19th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: John Harrison

House & Family History: The drawing room ceiling has an oval pattern plaster design inset with Wedgwood plaques depicting antique heads.
Architect: Lewis Vulliamy

Date of Birth: 1791
Date of Death: 1871
Nationality: British

Date: Circa 1835
Designed: Alterations for Sir Montagu Cholmeley

View all houses

Architect: John Carr

Date of Birth: 1723
Date of Death: 1807
Nationality: British
Nickname: Carr of York
Notes: Known as "Carr of York," most of his work was in the north of England, primarily in his native Yorkshire. Carr's only major work in the south was Basildon Park in Berkshire. Carr probably designed more stables (over 40) than any other Georgian architect.

Date: 1776
Designed: House and stables for John Harrison

View all houses
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: 2.S. Vol. II, p. 18, 1855.

Country Life: CLX, 886, 1976.
Title: John Carr of York: Collected Essays
Author: Hall, Ivan; Powell, Kenneth (Editor)
Year Published: 2023
Reference: pg. 150
Publisher: Winchester: Carriana Publishing
ISBN: 9781399959155
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Harrison, 18th century. Sir Montagu Cholmeley, 19th century. Duguid family, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

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

Norton Place

House, Family & Collections History

Architects

Historic Publications References

Bibliography / Reading List for this House

Listings for House & Park

Families Who’ve Lived Here / Current Ownership Type & Use

Access

VISIT AND HELP PRESERVE HISTORIC BRITISH HOUSES