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England

Oxney Court (Oxney Park)

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier timber-framed building on the site; elements of this house were incorporated into the current house in the 17th century.

    House & Family History: During World War I the House was used by the military to house officers and as a recuperation home for soldiers returning from France. It was during the Great War that Oxney Court was gutted by fire; the House was abandoned and became a celebrated local ruin over the next 80 years. In 1998 Oxney Court was rebuilt and restored as a family home, which it remains today.

  • Architect: Robert Lugar

    Date: 1816
    Designed: Gothic style additions for John May

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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: 2nd Series, ii, 1825

  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pg. 626
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: John Sidley, early 16th century. de Crioll family, 16th century. John Sedley, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Jeken family, 18th century. John May, 1812-27. Richard John Roffey, early 19th century. Sir Edward Banks, 19th century. Charles Frederick LaCoste, late 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No