
Perseus and Andromeda
Fountain
The church of Witley deserves special mention; the exterior is of modest brick, to a design by James Gibbs. The interior is notable for the monument to Lord and Lady Foley, the tallest funerary monument in the country. The original interior was plain, but the 2nd Baron Foley aquired the windows, ceiling paintings, and organ from the estate of the Duke of Chandos, who had lost his fortune in the South Sea Bubble fiasco. The paintings, by Italian artist Antonio Bellucci, are simply superb. The organ was once used by Handel when he was music director for the Duke of Chandos.

William Nesfield was brought in to create a remarkable park surrounding the house, littered with fountains, stonework, and gardens. The most impressive of the fountains is dedicated to Perseus and Andromeda and has recently been restored to full working order.
Visiting Witley Court
I had read about Witley's history before visiting and had a vague notion that it would be a very grand house, but I was frankly unprepared for just how overwhelmingly opulent it was. It is hard not to let your jaw drop just a teensy bit while exploring the house and grounds. And when the Perseus and Andromeda fountain begins to spout forth, well, the effect is simply staggering. Witley deserves its reputation as one of the most imposing impressive of England's stately homes.
About Witley Court
Address: Worcester Road,
Great Witley,
Worcestershire,
England, WR6 6JT
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 10 miles north west of Worcester on A443
Website: Witley Court
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OS: SO766652
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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