Sandhill Park, Historic country house in Bishops Lydeard, England
The Grade II* listed building features architectural elements from the 1720s with symmetrical facades and multiple wings extending from the central structure.
Built in 1720 by John II Periam, Member of Parliament for Minehead, the estate transformed from a private residence to a German prisoner camp during World War I.
Somerset County Council repurposed the property in 1919 as a specialized facility for children with disabilities, marking a shift in social care provisions.
The mansion currently undergoes redevelopment plans to create 26 apartments within its structure and 28 new houses on the surrounding grounds.
During World War II, the building served as the 41st General Military Hospital, treating over 1,000 neurological patients in tents and additional ward structures.
Location: Bishops Lydeard
GPS coordinates: 51.06190,-3.20542
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:02
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