Orchard Portman

Orchard Portman, near Taunton

Somerset

England

Historic County: Somersetshire

Circa Date: Probably 17th century

Status: Destroyed

Demolished in the 19th century

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Architect: William Taylor

Date of Birth: 1632
Date of Death: 1690s
Nationality: English
Notes: City of London surveyor and carpenter who was active during the reigns of Charles II and James II. Between 1668 and 1670 he rebuilt Peweters' Hall in Lime Street, near Cheapside.

Date: Late 17th century
Designed: Alterations for Sir William Portman

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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 969
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir William Portman, 17th century; Henry Seymour Portman, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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