Shanks House

Cucklington, near Shaftesbury

Somerset

England

Historic County: Somsersetshire

Circa Date: 17th century, incorporating Medieval elements, w/18th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: In 2010 Shanks House, together with 70 acres, was listed for sale for £5.5 million.
Architect: Nathaniel Ireson

Date of Birth: 1686
Date of Death: 1769
Nationality: English
Notes: Ireson, who was an 18th century architect and garden designer, served his apprenticeship under Francis Smith in Warwickshire and also worked for Thomas Archer.

Date: 18th century
Designed: Alterations
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Title: Country Life (magazine)
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: Apr 14, 2010, pg. 98
Publisher: London: Future plc
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Magazine
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, 16th century. Watts family, 1587-1729. Nathaniel Dalton, 18th century; Dalton family here until 1825. Robert Foster Grant-Dalton, 19th century; Grant-Dalton family here until 1920. Sir Arthur Sutton, 20th century. Morley family, 1952-2010.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

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

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