Thornemead Castle (Uphill Manor) (Uphill Castle)

Weston-super-Mare, near Bristol

North Somerset

England

Historic County: Somersetshire

Circa Date: 1805 w/19th, 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: The house was restored after a serious fire in 2016.
Garden & Outbuildings: The house is set in 10 acres of grounds.
Architect: John Gregory Crace

Date of Birth: 1809
Date of Death: 1889
Nationality: British
Notes: A member of the family of decorative painters. The Crace firm was responsible for painted decorations in the new House of Lords and Longleat House, among many commissions.

Date: 1855
Designed: Interiors

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Architect: Henry Rumley

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: Circa 1858
Nationality: British
Notes: Rumley was a 19th century Bristol architect.

Date: Circa 1830-35
Designed: Additions for Thomas Knyfton

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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 1209
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Daniel Beaumont Payne, until 1832. Thomas Tutton Knyfton, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Holiday Rental
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01637-881-183

Website: https://www.uniquehomestays.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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