Difference between revisions of "Bower House"
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| − | The '''Bower House''' is a mansion built in the Palladian style in [[Havering-atte-Bower]], [[Essex]].<ref name=l>{{NHLE|1079873|The Bower House|grade=I}} | + | The '''Bower House''' is a mansion built in the Palladian style in [[Havering-atte-Bower]], [[Essex]].<ref name=l>{{NHLE|1079873|The Bower House|grade=I}}</ref> It was built in 1729 by Henry Flitcroft.<ref name=l/> Parts though are older: the house incorporates architectural items salvaged from the ruined [[Havering Palace]]. |
The house remained a private home until 1976, when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company. It is currently used as a Christian training centre.<ref name=fttl>[https://amanatrust.org.uk/page/about-us Amana Trust: about us]</ref> | The house remained a private home until 1976, when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company. It is currently used as a Christian training centre.<ref name=fttl>[https://amanatrust.org.uk/page/about-us Amana Trust: about us]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 20:19, 22 June 2022
- Not to be confused with Bower House Tye
| Bower House | |
| Essex | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Bower House, Havering-atte-Bower | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ51219266 |
| Location: | 51°36’45"N, 0°10’57"E |
| Village: | Havering-atte-Bower |
| History | |
| Built 1729 | |
| For: | Henry Flitcroft |
| Country house | |
| Palladian | |
| Information | |
The Bower House is a mansion built in the Palladian style in Havering-atte-Bower, Essex.[1] It was built in 1729 by Henry Flitcroft.[1] Parts though are older: the house incorporates architectural items salvaged from the ruined Havering Palace.
The house remained a private home until 1976, when it was purchased by the Ford Motor Company. It is currently used as a Christian training centre.[2]
The stable block is separately grade I listed.[3]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Heritage List 1079873: The Bower House (Grade I listing)
- ↑ Amana Trust: about us
- ↑ National Heritage List 1079874: Stable Block at The Bower House (Grade I listing)
