Introduction
Bladon Castle was built to a design by Sir Geoffrey Wyatville in 1779 and the surrounding land was later integrated with Newton Park.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- History
The War Office requisitioned Bladon Castle during the Second World War following which, it was purchased by Air Chief Marshall Sir Ralph Cochrane who most famously, led the dam busters raid and Berlin airlift and who became Managing Director of Atlantic Shipbuilding Co. (1953 – 56), Rolls Royce Ltd. (1956 – 61) and Chairman of RJM Exports Ltd. (1962).
It was later owned by neighbouring Shepherd’s farm.
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Features & Designations
Features
- Castle
- Parkland
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes