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Name:Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham
HER Number:MLI33660
Type of record:Building

Summary

Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham.

Grid Reference:TF 044 227
Map Sheet:TF02SW
Parish:EDENHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

Full description

The Castle was built in the thirteenth century. The south-east tower is traditionally known as King John's Tower. The east, west and south fronts were originally Tudor. The north front is by Vanburgh in 1722. The west front was partly rebuilt by him and wholly rebuilt in Tudor style in 1811. Serious damage to the south wing was reported in 1960. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}

The country house incorporates remains of a medieval castle. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {6}

Grimsthorpe Castle has 13th century origins, and was enlarged, several times, in the 16th century and in 1685, and again, with remodelling, by Vanbrugh in 1722-1726. Remodelling in 1811 was by H Garling and S Page. The forecourt was enclosed by grille and gates by Edward Nutt, in 1730. {7}{8}{9}{10}{11}


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Card Index, TF 02 SW: 7 (Index). SLI2344.

<2> J. Charles Cox, 1924, Little Guide: Lincolnshire (Second Edition), pp.121-2 (Bibliographic Reference). SLI896.

<3> TIPPING, H.A., 1928, ENGLISH HOMES - PERIOD 4 1649-1736, 2, pp.295-322 (Bibliographic Reference). SLI964.

<4> 1960, Bulletin of the British Archaeological Association, p.1 (Bibliographic Reference). SLI845.

<5> Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, 1964, Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition), pp.554-8 (Bibliographic Reference). SLI860.

<6> Department of the Environment, 1986, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 6/115 (Index). SLI12338.

<7> 1897->, Country Life, 12th April 1924, p.572 (Serial). SLI3918.

<8> WILLIS P, 1977, CHARLES BRIDGEMAN, PL 167a-168b (Bibliographic Reference). SLI942.

<9> STROUD, D., 1975, CAPABILITY BROWN, - (Bibliographic Reference). SLI846.

<10> THOROLD AND YATES, 1965, LINCOLNSHIRE: A SHELL GUIDE, - (Bibliographic Reference). SLI1082.

<11> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 1987, REGISTER OF PARKS AND GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC INTEREST IN ENGLAND, GD1976 (Index). SLI2865.

Monument Types

  • CASTLE (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
  • COUNTRY HOUSE (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
  • TOWER (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<1>Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 02 SW: 7.
<2>Bibliographic Reference: J. Charles Cox. 1924. Little Guide: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.121-2.
<3>Bibliographic Reference: TIPPING, H.A.. 1928. ENGLISH HOMES - PERIOD 4 1649-1736. 2, pp.295-322.
<4>Bibliographic Reference: 1960. Bulletin of the British Archaeological Association. p.1.
<5>Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris. 1964. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition). pp.554-8.
<6>Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/115.
<7>Serial: 1897->. Country Life. 12th April 1924, p.572.
<8>Bibliographic Reference: WILLIS P. 1977. CHARLES BRIDGEMAN. PL 167a-168b.
<9>Bibliographic Reference: STROUD, D.. 1975. CAPABILITY BROWN. -.
<10>Bibliographic Reference: THOROLD AND YATES. 1965. LINCOLNSHIRE: A SHELL GUIDE. -.
<11>Index: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1987. REGISTER OF PARKS AND GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC INTEREST IN ENGLAND. PART 27: LINCOLNSHIRE. GD1976.

Related records

MLI95059Parent of: Conference Centre and Restaurant, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Building)
MLI95058Parent of: Fountain Basin, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Monument)
MLI33661Parent of: Grimsthorpe Castle Gardens and Park, Edenham (Monument)
MLI96359Parent of: Grimsthorpe Lodge Cottage, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Building)
MLI95258Parent of: Laundry Cottages, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Building)
MLI95256Parent of: Stable Block, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Building)
MLI95912Parent of: Three Statues, Grimsthorpe Castle, Edenham (Monument)

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