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Longford Castle
Hob Uid: 217641
Location : Wiltshire Odstock
Grid Ref : SU1714026680
Summary : House constructed in 1591 comprising a triangular plan with corner towers. It was remodelled during the 18th century and between 1802-17 when a hexagonal scheme was used. A restoration was carried out during the 1870s.
More information : (SU 17142668) Longford Castle (NR) (1) The original house built of stone and flint on a triangular plan with corner towers was completed for Sir Thomas Gorges in 1591. Later exterior work dated to the 18th and 19th Century. Grade 1. (2-4) Generally outstanding despite C18th and C19th alterations and additions. (5) House constructed in 1591 by Thomas Gorges. 18th century remodelling included a hexagonal scheme designed by James Wyatt in 1796, and partly executed by D.A Alexander in 1802-17. Additions including a restoration by A. Salvin were carried out during the 1870s. Grade I. (6) A lead statue of "Fame", 1767, slightly less than lifesize under a stone cupola, 1759, at the southern end of panterre is listed Grade II*. (6)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Constructed 1591
Monument End Date : 1591
Monument Start Date : 1591
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C18 remodelling
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Remodelled 1802-17
Monument End Date : 1817
Monument Start Date : 1802
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored in 1870s
Monument End Date : 1879
Monument Start Date : 1870
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 319522
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 12 NE 13
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1970-10-22
End Date : 1970-10-22

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Longford Castle