Building record MDO32951 - Duntish Court, also known as Castle Hill, Buckland Newton

A country house designed by Sir William Chambers and built around 1760 for Fitzwalter Foy. The house comprised a central block flanked by pavillions, in a style with strong Palladian influence. It was built of brick with stone detailing, but the walls were covered in render in the eighteenth century; the roof was heightened at the same time. The house was demolished in 1965, to be replaced by a bungalow shortly after.

Duntish Court has been alleged the seat of Alured de Lincoln (pre 14th century) but there is no confirmatory evidence of this. The manor later passed to the families of Govis and Latimer, the latter held the mansion in the 16th century. In the 17th century the house was restored and in 1760 a new house was built (Castle Hill ST 6923 0682) a little to the north of the first one. There was a chapel here but the site is unknown. <1> There is no visible evidence of the former house. The siting symbol occurs at the west end of a reed filled pond now completely overgrown with shrubs and nettles. The chapel mentioned may have been a domestic one. <4> Castle Hill, ST 69230682, also called Duntish Court, was built about 1760 and demolished in 1965. <5> No change to report of 13 9 55. Castle Hill demolished as reported by RCHM. <6>

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Nov 25 2021 3:45PM