Gorhambury House
| Gorhambury House | |
| Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|
 Gorhambury House | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL11370785 |
| Location: | 51°45’30"N, 0°23’16"W |
| History | |
| Built 1777–84 | |
| For: | James Grimston, 3rd Viscount Grimston by Sir Robert Taylor |
| Country house | |
| Palladian | |
| Information | |
Gorhambury House is a Palladian-style house standing near St Albans; Hertfordshire. It was built in the years 1777–84 to replace Old Gorhambury House, which was left to fall into ruin.
It was designed by Sir Robert Taylor and commissioned by James Grimston, 3rd Viscount Grimston. Grimston's son was made Earl of Verulam, and the building is currently the home of the 7th Earl of Verulam.[1]
The main frontage to the house presents a hexastyle Corinthian portico in keeping with the bold, Neo-classical style.
Features of interest inside include a fireplace designed by Piranesi.
The estate
The surrounding estate includes much of the site of the Roman city of Verulamium.[2]
Conservation and access
The house is Grade II* listed. It is a member of Historic Houses Association and is open for tours at certain times.[3]
Old Gorhambury House
- Main article: Old Gorhambury House
Old Gorhambury House now stands n ruin within the estate. Although within the bounds of the Gorhambury Estate, it is under the care of English Heritage, to preserve it in view of the importance of that building.
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Burton (2013). "Traffic-chaos wedding was that of Earl of Verulam’s daughter". Herts Advertiser. http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/traffic_chaos_wedding_was_that_of_earl_of_verulam_s_daughter_1_2238012.
- ↑ Esmonde Cleary, A.. "Places: 79739 (Verulamium)". Pleiades. https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/79739. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Gorhambury House". Historic Houses Association. http://www.hha.org.uk/Property/869/.