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| Front elevation |
It is said that the roof was removed in the early 1960s in order to avoid paying rates.
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| Courtyard: prospect from the house |
The images of the old mansion were taken prior to this, most likely in the early 1960s.
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| Fireplace |
Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon, paid a visit to view the ballroom before the roof was removed.
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| The ballroom |
The plasterwork in the ballroom was reputedly most exquisite.
First published in March, 2016.
1 comment :
As for the rates and roof that is not correct the roof was on the house until lead was stolen in the 80s or 90s and the roof subsequently collapsed
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