Ravenfield Hall

Ravenfield, near Rotherham

South Yorkshire

England

Circa Date: 1767-78

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1963

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Walter Oborne
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: 1767-78
Designed: House for Walter Oborne

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Vitruvius Britannicus: C. IVth. pls. 108, 109, 1739.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 225
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Walter Oborne, 18th century. Wardell George Westby, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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