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Blithfield Hall

Introduction

The hall is late-medieval in origin, with 16th and 18th century work and early-19th century alterations. The building was converted to apartments around 1980. The parkland is in good condition, with many mature trees. There is an avenue of cedars to the lodges, a church and water tower feature as eyecatchers. The kitchen garden is derelict. Although the site is not open to the public in the general sense, pre-booked group tours can be arranged.

There was a geometric parterre to the north-west, which is now a simple oval of grass. The orangery to north was designed by James Stuart around 1760. Due to the similarity with the orangery at Ingestre, it has also been attributed to Samuel Wyatt.

The pleasure grounds are surrounded by a substantial ha-ha, finished with purple red bricks. To the north and east the plantings are extended to screen the view of a large reservoir created in the 1950s.

The parkland is in good condition, with many mature trees. There is an avenue of cedars to the lodges, a church and water tower feature as eyecatchers. The kitchen garden is derelict.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Owners

The Bagot family

Blithfield Hall, WS15 3NL
History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Tudor (1485-1603)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: bridge, ha-ha, sundial, icehouse, orangery, lodges
  • Grade: II
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Hall
  • Grade: I
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: main gateway & flanking walls
  • Grade: II*

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
  • Description: Derelict.
  • Orangery
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Lake
  • Description: Reservoir.
  • Ha-ha
  • Description: Finished with red-purple bricks.
  • Church
  • Water tower
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Blithfield

References

References