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England

Shadwell Hall

Clun, near Ludlow

Shropshire

England

Circa Date: 1812, probably incorporating earlier elements, w/20th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: William Botfield

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Until the early 20th century the house stood within a 4,000-acre estate.

  • Architect: Samuel Smith

    Date: 1809
    Designed: House
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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    Architect: John Carline II

    Date: 1812
    Designed: House for William Botfield

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  • Title: Country Houses of Shropshire, The
    Author: Williams, Gareth
    Year Published: 2021
    Reference: pgs. 567-568
    Publisher: Suffolk: The Boydell Press
    ISBN: 9781783275397
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pg. 215
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Bright family

    Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Henry Howard, 17th century. Richard Fleming, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Botfield, 1812-50; Beriah Botfield, 1850-63. George Bright, early 20th century; R.T. Bright, late 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Farmhouse

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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