A 1778 engraving of the entrance facade of the house from "The Copper Plate Magazine"
An 1831 engraving of the House from "Great Britain Illustrated"
A 1778 engraving of the the park from "The Copper Plate Magazine"
Built / Designed For: 2nd Duke of Grafton
House & Family History: Wakefield was originally built as hunting lodge for the 2nd Duke of Grafton in the 18th century; it was later expanded into a country house.
Architect: William Kent
Date: Early 18th centuryJohn Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. III, 1820.
Country Life: CLIV, 298, 1973.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, 18th century. Norman See, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No