The House from a 1905 postcard
Earlier Houses: The current 18th century house replaced a moated castle built by Robert de Brus in 1140. Some elements of the medival castle were incorporated into the current house.
Built / Designed For: John Wharton
Architect: Ignatius Bonomi
Date: 1810-17
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Robert de Brus, 12th century. Walter de Fauconberg, 13th century. William Conyers, late 15th century. Trotter family. Joseph Hall-Stevenson, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Wharton (name changed from John Hall-Stevenson), 19th century; Wharton family here until 1986.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No