Garden & Outbuildings: Charles Bridgeman designed the formal gardens for Richard Phillips, governor of Nova Scotia. James Gibbs designed ornamental buildings, probably including the rusticated bridge and the pyramid. There was also a fine water garden.
Architect: James Gibbs
Designed: Ornamental outbuildings, probably including Entrance Lodge piers carved by Rysbrack
Title: Echoing Voices: More Memories of a Country House Snooper
Author: Harris, John
Year Published: 2002
Reference: pgs. 103-104
Publisher: London: John Murray
ISBN: 0719564832
Book Type: Hardback
Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
Author: Harris, John
Year Published: 1998
Publisher: London: John Murray
ISBN: 0719555671
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Richard Phillips, 18th century. Faisal II, King of Iraq, 1948-58
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No