Building record MLI30440 - Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe
Summary
Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe
Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1685 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 30440
Belton House was built in 1685-8 for Sir John Brownlow it replaced the old manor house that has originally stood there. The design of Belton House has often been attributed to Christopher Wren, although it is likely to have been designed by his contemporary and fellow member of the Royal Society, the soldier architect William Winde. The project supervision and execution was conducted by the mason-contractor William Stanton. {1}{5}
The house is built in Ancaster stone, H-shaped in plan with equally proportioned storeys, hipped roof with dormers, a balustraded platform and cupola.{6}
It was altered in 1777-8 by James Wyatt for Sir Brownlow Cust; internal alterations were undertaken c1816 by Jeffry Wyatville for the first Earl Brownlow. Between 1870-1900 more alterations were undertaken and there was some restoration of original features, this was possibly undertaken by J H Pollen. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.{1}{2}{7}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI2382 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BELTON AND MANTHORPE. SK93NW32,1965, F.R.H..
- <2> SLI4537 Report: National Trust. 1986. Archaeological Survey, Belton House. -.
- <3> SLI111 Aerial Photograph: ST JOSEPH, J.K.S.. 1945-79. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLECTION. FP42-5.
- <4> SLI3936 Serial: HOPPITT, D.. 1983. DAILY TELEGRAPH. -.
- <5> SLI9151 Bibliographic Reference: Tinniswood, Adrian. 1992. Belton House, Lincolnshire. -.
- <6> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p136-38.
- <7> SLI6705 Index: Department of National Heritage. 1994. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1315-0/8/70.
- <8> SLI9152 Bibliographic Reference: Summerton, John. 1953. Architecture in Britain 1530-1830. Pages 95,156 plate 53.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9298 3930 (52m by 45m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELTON AND MANTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (32)
- Parent of: Boathouse at the south end of Boathouse pond, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95712)
- Parent of: Boathouse, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI96274)
- Parent of: Boundary wall on west side of Belton House Drive, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95494)
- Parent of: Cascade at the south west end of the Boathouse Pond, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95455)
- Parent of: Central fountain and retaining walls, Italian Garden, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI96280)
- Parent of: Dogs memorial, 250 metres north east of Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95729)
- Parent of: Eight garden urns, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95496)
- Parent of: Exedra, Italian Garden, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI96275)
- Parent of: Former brewhouse to Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95492)
- Parent of: Gothick ruin and cascade in the Wilderness, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95497)
- Parent of: Ha ha, 350 metres east of Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95730)
- Parent of: North Lodge, Belton House, Drive, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95499)
- Parent of: Orangery at North End of Italian Garden, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95426)
- Parent of: Pair of garden urns, North Terrace, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95740)
- Parent of: Pair of statues on the North Terrace, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95427)
- Parent of: Pump house, 200 metres north west of Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95428)
- Parent of: Screen and gateway to West Courtyard, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI96273)
- Parent of: Statue at the north end of the main garden, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95429)
- Parent of: Steps and a pair of statues on the North Terrace, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95430)
- Parent of: Steps at the south end of the Italian Garden, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95710)
- Parent of: Steps on the north terrace of the Italian Garden, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95742)
- Parent of: Sundial, 150 metres north of Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95501)
- Parent of: Terrace wall, steps and urns in the Italian garden, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95431)
- Parent of: Two cisterns, Dutch Garden north of Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95502)
- Parent of: Two garden urns, north end of the Italian Garden, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95743)
- Parent of: Two urns at the south end of the Italian Garden, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95709)
- Parent of: West wing to Belton House and attached boundary wall, Belton and Manthorpe (Building) (MLI95452)
- Related to: 1 Main Street, Belton (Building) (MLI96329)
- Related to: BELTON MANOR HOUSE (Monument) (MLI30443)
- Related to: Entrance gates and railings to the Wilderness, Belton House, Belton and Manthorpe (Monument) (MLI95456)
- Related to: Gardens, Belton House (Monument) (MLI30441)
- Related to: Stables at Belton House (Building) (MLI90926)
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Record last edited
Feb 14 2024 11:15AM
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