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Saltram House (listed grade I) was remodelled for John and Lady Catherine Parker c 1743. William Kent's plans for rebuilding were rejected in favour of a simplified scheme by an unknown architect. Elements from the C16 and C17 house survive within the present structure. The south or entrance front has a central pediment containing an early-C19 Coade stone coat of arms and later earl's coronet, while the front door is contained within a Doric porch of 1820 by Foulston.
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/100069...
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Saltram House (listed grade I) was remodelled for John and Lady Catherine Parker c 1743. William Kent's plans for rebuilding were rejected in favour of a simplified scheme by an unknown architect. Elements from the C16 and C17 house survive within the present structure. Although differently composed, the east, south and west facades are all symmetrical, pale rendered and comprise three storeys. The west or garden front is Palladian in style with a central block linked to tall pedimented pavilions by two-storey wings. The pavilions each have a pair of ground-floor niches containing statues by Cheere, while the central block has a prominent central stone doorcase flanked by a pair of C18 sphinxes. The south or entrance front has a central pediment containing an early-C19 Coade stone coat of arms and later earl's coronet, while the front door is contained within a Doric porch of 1820 by Foulston.
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/138623...
During our holiday in South West Scotland we took the opportunity to visit Dumfries House, a Palladian mansion in East Ayrshire. It's well known for its association with the King, who was instrumental in saving it for the nation. In 2007 the house and its contents were due to go to auction but instead they were purchased by a consortium headed by the then Prince of Wales, who has retained an interest in it ever since. It was well worth a visit, especially as we probably won't be going again. This shot shows the main frontage of the house over part of the superbly laid-out garden.
Another view of the frontage of Dumfries House featuring the superb fountain in the garden, designed by William Pye and installed after the house had been saved and restored. Note the thistle on the top as a nod to its Scottish location.
On my grand West Country road trip, I made a detour to Wilton House in Wiltshire. It was getting late in the day, so no public admission, but I obtained my shot by poking my camera through the entrance arch gateway.
Wilton House was reconstructed during the 17th century, with the design mainly attributed to Inigo Jones. A fine early example of English Palladian architecture, it is Grade 1 listed.
October 1973
Zorki 4 camera
Agfa CT18 film.
