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England

Ockham Park

Guildford

Surrey

England

Circa Date: Probably 17th century w/18th & 19th century alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished after 1949-50 fire

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

A circa 1841 engraving of the house from "History of Surrey"

  • House & Family History: Ockham was altered by Hawksmoor in 1729 for Lord Chancellor King; later alterations were carried out in the 19th century. The House was demolished in 1950 after a fire in 1949.

  • Architect: Nicholas Hawksmoor

    Date: 1729
    Designed: Alterations to House for Lord Chancellor King

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  • John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. III, 1826.

    Country Life: CVIII, 2218, 1950.

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 500
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Destroyed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Lord Chancellor King, early 18th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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