More information : Built circa 1610. (Building File)
Built circa 1619, with wings of 1742, 1764 and the late 19th century. The 19th century wing was demolished by the 1970s and the wall replaced. A ballroom was added in 1907. Listed Grade I. (1)
Recorded as `lately erected' in 1619. Plan of hexagonal centre with three wings, described as `unusual'. Said to have been built as a hunting lodge for Sir Thomas Gorges of Longford Castle, itself designed on a triad principle, and a parallel with the similarly-named Newhouse Farm near Goodrich, built in 1636, is drawn. (2) |