Heythrop Park Bath House and Three Niched Seat - Oxfordshire, UK - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Heythrop Park was commissioned by Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, on his return from a grand tour and spending time in Italy. Designed by Thomas Archer a prominent English architect who had studied in Italy and been influenced by Bernini and Borromini.

Construction work started on the Hall in 1706 with it becoming inhabited in 1713 although work continuing and was not completed until after Charles death in 1718. The house remained in the Tablot family until a fire in 1831 meant the building would stand uninhabited for nearly 40 years when it was renovated by new owners. In recent times the hall has been used as a college and Bank training centre until in 1999 it was converted into a Hotel and county club which it remains to this day.

The Hall has been added to over the years to the extent that the original hall is now the smaller proportion of the building. Two wings were added in 1926 which although not in the original style have now age and blend in well. A further addition in 1960 and 2000 are in a more modern style and blend less well.

The Landscape grounds feature a series of lakes created by damming the river Glyme to create estate lakes typical of the period. The main bridge/dam is believed to belong to a similar time period to the hall with a modern plaque associating the bridges architecture to Archer. The Bath House and Three Niched Seat formed part of the formal garden area known as the Wilderness.

Type of Historic Marker: Standalone Wooden Board Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Natural England and Crowne Plaza Hotels Age/Event Date: 01/01/1711 Give your Rating: Related Website: Not listed

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