Gledstone Hall, Skipton, England
Record Id: 1435
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Brief description of site
Gledstone Hall is a country house and formal gardens. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens in the 1920s, with a planting scheme supplied by Gertrude Jekyll.
Brief history of site
There had been an 18th-century mansion on the site by John Carr. Amos Nelson bought the site in 1923 and decided to re-build the house. The new house was designed by Edwin Lutyens and was begun in 1925. The old mansion was demolished in 1928.
Location information:
Address: Gledstone Hall, West Marton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3JL
Locality: Skipton
Local Authorities:
North Yorkshire; Craven; Martons Both
Historical County: Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 103 | Grid Ref: | SD887513 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.95766 | Longitude: | -2.173697 |
Key information:
Form of site: formal
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: house
Site Style : formal
Site first created: Before 1799
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 12
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