Moat House

The Moat House is a red brick building in Sutton Coldfield with three floors and decorative stone details including a balustraded roofline. A central round arch supported by Doric columns creates the focal point of its facade.

William Wilson, a student of the architect Sir Christopher Wren, built this mansion in 1680 for his wife Jane Pudsey. She brought Langley Hall into the marriage, which she had previously owned.

The building reflects how prosperous landowners of the late 1600s chose to display their wealth and status through architecture. Its design choices show what mattered to the gentry of that era.

The building now serves as offices, so interior access is limited, but the original gatehouse and stone bridge remain visible from outside. The best way to see this place is from the street or from the grounds surrounding it.

A stone sundial remains attached to one side of the building, still marking time just as it has since the 1680s. Most visitors walk past without noticing this functional timepiece from centuries ago.

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Inception: 1680

Architects: William Wilson

Architectural style: Jacobean architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 52.56800,-1.82241

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43