Whitehaven Castle (Flatt Hall)

Whitehaven

Cumbria

England

Historic County: Cumberland

Circa Date: 1769

Status: Partially Extant

Extant shell converted to condos.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Sir John Lowther

House & Family History: Whitehaven was turned into a hospital, now closed, in the 1920s. The House was repurposed as flats in the early 21st century.
Architect: Robert Adam

Date of Birth: 1728
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: The prolific Robert Adam was the son of William Adam, Sr., and one of the four Adam brothers. Robert is noted for having "Never once built a great house from scratch," though he was the "it" architect of the 1760s and 70s, with an impressive and aristocratic client list a mile long. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, is considered by many to be Adam's urban masterpiece. Among his finest works are the Library of Kenwood House, London; Culzean Castle, Ayrshire; the Library of Mellerstain House, Scottish Borders; Syon House, London; and Newby Hall in Yorkshire.

Date: 1766-circa 1770
Designed: Enlarged and remodeled House for Sir James Lowther

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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 II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Lowther, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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