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Dorton House (also known as Ashfold School)

Introduction

Dorton House is a large 17th-century mansion house restored to 18th-century style. The property is surrounded by substantial pleasure grounds and a lake.

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History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Grade: I

Features

  • Lake
  • House (featured building)
  • Now School
  • Description: Jacobean mansion.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Education

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

7.2

Civil Parish

Dorton

References

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