Duncombe Park
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Duncombe Park is the seat of the Duncombe family whose senior member takes the title Baron or Earl Feversham. It is near Helmsley, North Yorkshire and stands in a commanding location above deeply incised meanders of the River Rye.
The house was completed 1713 to designs by the architect William Wakefield. It was remodelled in 1843 by Sir Charles Barry. In 1879 the main block was gutted by fire and remained a ruin until 1895 when rebuilding was carried out by William Young. The reconstruction was based on the original design, though there were changes made, especially in the interior layout to meet contemporary needs. It is of two storeys with a basement and attic. The building was used as a school between 1914-1930. It is now open to the public and may be hired for civil weddings.
[edit] External links
- Map sources for Duncombe Park
- The house's website
- Duncombe Park - information & photographs
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