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Knightshayes Court
Knightshayes is one of the rare surviving examples of work by influential Victorian
architect William Burges, who was also responsible for Cardiff Castle and Castell
Coch. Burgess was an interesting character who first trained as an engineer before
turning to architecture. He was heavily influenced by French Gothic style, and
his work is very much in the mode of Gothic Revival.
John
Heathcoat-Amory, MP for Tiverton, hired Burgess to create a new house at Knightshayes
in 1859. However, the owner lost patience when Burgess had still not completed
the house by 1874, and JD Crace was hired to finish the job. It is Crace who was
responsible for much of the painted ceiling and stencilling. Where
the exterior is reserved Gothic, the interiors at Knightshayes are richly comfortable,
a perfect example of what a Victorian country house "ought to be". There
are extensive collections of the family china and silver, as well as fine art
and family portraits. Many of the rooms have richly carved panelling, and the
corbels supporting the ceiling supportss are carved to represent comical figures.
Knightshayes Garden is one of the most enjoyable in Devon. A landscape of woodland
and carefully arranged plantings of flowering shrubs create a place of ever-changing
vistas. There are a variety of amusing animal topiary and clipped hedges, spring
bulbs, rare shrubs, a lily pool and excellent seasonal colours throughout. There
are enjoyable walks through the mature woodlands surrounding the house.
Details
Knightshayes Court
Bolham
Tiverton
Devon
England
EX16 7RQ
Location: 2 m N Tiverton, off A396
Website: Knightshayes Court
Email: knightshayes@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01884 254 665
Fax: 01884 243 050
map
OS SS960 151
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