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Lydiard Park, Wiltshire - An Analysis and Architectural Assessment, 2000

Lydiard Park, Wiltshire - An Analysis and Architectural Assessment, 2000
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A detailed analysis of the Georgian elevations and interior of the State Rooms in which Michael Gray suggests that the the original intentions for the remodelling (completed in 1743) were for a larger house, but this was initially scaled down due to financial constraints. Michael Gray points to the likelihood of the project being developed over a period of five years from 1738, with changes or additional features incorporated as money became available.

Years:
2000
1700-1750
Creator:
Michael Gray
Type:
Research Report Article
Taken from:
Report No. 33
Reference:
Report 33 (2000), pp1-28
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Wednesday 4th May 2022

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