Pitshill

Pitshill is a two-story country house with an attic and basement built in the Neoclassical style using limestone walls. The structure features rustication on its ground floor and a balustraded top, while the grounds contain nineteenth-century lodges, stables, and paths that cross through the park.

Construction began in 1760 on the site of an earlier structure under William Mitford's direction, with his son completing the work in 1794. The project's thirty-year timeline reflects how major country house developments required sustained effort across generations.

The east-facing facade reflects the tastes of eighteenth-century English aristocracy and their vision of country life. The surrounding landscape was shaped to showcase the family's standing in the region and their connection to the local community.

The grounds are accessible on foot, with public bridleways and walking paths crossing through the park. Wear suitable footwear, as paths can become muddy depending on recent weather conditions.

A late eighteenth-century ice house survives on the grounds, a structure once used to store ice for summer use. This hidden convenience reveals how much infrastructure supported the comforts of country life for the wealthy.

Location: Tillington

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.99770,-0.64907

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08