Stourhead, Palladian mansion in Wiltshire, England.
Description
Stourhead is a large estate with an 18th-century mansion in Wiltshire, England. Around the building stretch open grounds, woodlands, farmland, and a man-made lake that forms the heart of the site.
History
Henry Hoare I acquired the property in 1717 and hired architect Colen Campbell to build a new house, completed between 1721 and 1725. A serious fire destroyed the interior in 1902, after which the building was rebuilt following the original plans.
Culture
The estate takes its name from the River Stour, which rises at the edge of the property and flows through the designed gardens. Visitors today can walk through the rooms and see the collection of paintings assembled over generations.
Practical
The estate is open throughout the year, with opening hours that can vary depending on the season. Visitors should plan time for a walk through the extensive grounds and wear comfortable shoes.
Did you know?
The mansion was designed after the model of Andrea Palladio and ranks among the earliest examples of this building style in England. The rebuilding after the fire followed the original 18th-century design as closely as possible.
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Bristol High Cross
103 m
Church of St Peter, Stourton
190 m
Stourhead House
478 m
Small Grotto Below Temple Of Flora
52 m
Hoare Monument In The Churchyard About 13 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Peter
217 m
The Palladian Bridge
32 m
The Gothic Cottage
336 m
The Iron Bridge
402 m
Stourton Post Office And Stores
134 m
Gate Piers And Wall Between Stourton Club And The Spread Eagle
204 m
Rockwork Bridge
230 m
The Pantheon
395 m
The Temple Of Apollo
165 m
The Obelisk
534 m
South Range Of Workshops On South Side Of Stable Yard
404 m
89, High Street
113 m
Grotto Underpass
94 m
The Grotto And The River God's Cave
318 m
Rockwork Boathouse
113 m
66, Stourton Lane
1.5 km
The Estate Office
161 m
Clock Tower Gateway
439 m
Milestone About 150 Metres South Of Junction With Long Lane
1 km
87 And 88, High Street
123 m
The Convent
1.9 km
Drove Lodge
855 m
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1.7 km
Milestone, Bells Lane; 300m S Stourton X roads
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