DiCamillo Companion
England

Stowell Park

  • Earlier Houses: The current house was built on the site of an earlier house.

    Built / Designed For: Robert Atkinson, Recorder of Oxford.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Stowell Park is an Estate today of approximately 6,000 acres.

    Chapel & Church: The 12th century church beside the House is noted for its wall paintings.

  • Architect: John Belcher

    Date: 1886-98
    Designed: Enlarged House for 3rd Earl of Eldon

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  • Title: Cotswold Gardens
    Author: Hicks, David; Brooks-Smith, Suzannah
    Year Published: 2004
    Reference: pg. 156
    Publisher: London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
    ISBN: 0297843656
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Current Seat / Home of: Sam Vestey, 3rd Lord Vestey; Vestey family here since 1921.

    Past Seat / Home of: Robert Atkinson, early 17th century. John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Phone: 01285-720-247

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.stowellpark.com

    Historic Houses Member: No