Barham Court

Barham Court is a late 18th-century country house featuring an Ionic columned entrance portico and a brick orangery wing. The main building sits within a courtyard surrounded by red brick service structures arranged in a square layout.

The property has roots in medieval times through Reginald Fitz Urse, a knight connected to the death of Thomas Becket in 1170. It later developed into an 18th-century residence that reflected the architectural trends of the Georgian era.

The connection to the abolition movement shapes how people understand this place today. William Wilberforce worked on anti-slavery strategies during his stays here, making it a quiet center for important social change.

The estate today operates as an events venue with office spaces and residential apartments available on the grounds. Access for visitors depends on the events schedule, so checking ahead before arrival is important.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe completed one of his first architectural projects here before moving to America to design the US Capitol. His work on this house marked the beginning of a career that would shape American neoclassical architecture.

Location: Teston

GPS coordinates: 51.25660,0.44467

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01