Old Hewell Grange

Tardebigge, near Birmingham

West Midlands

England

Historic County: Worcestershire

Circa Date: 1712 w/19th century alterations

Status: Ruin

Mostly demolished 1889; main façade extant.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Some exterior walls and the grand entrance facade (a six-columned portico with the arms of the earls of Plymouth arms in the tympanum) are pretty much all that remains of the house. This is because of a July 1889 fireworks display for the Shah of Persia that went wrong, setting Old Hewell Grange on fire.
Architect: Francis Smith

Date of Birth: 1672
Date of Death: 1738
Nationality: English
Nickname: Smith of Warwick
Notes: Also known as Smith of Warwick. Stoneleigh Abbey is considered his finest work.

Date: 1712
Designed: House
(Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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Architect: Thomas Cundy, Sr.

Date of Birth: 1765
Date of Death: 1825
Nationality: British

Date: 1815
Designed: Remodeled House

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Architect: Humphry Repton

Date of Birth: 1752
Date of Death: 1818
Nationality: British
Notes: Partner of John Nash. Repton thought of Sheringham Hall as his favorite work.

Designed: Landscaped grounds

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Ownership Type: Unknown

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

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