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Milford Hall

Introduction

This Georgian house occupies a fine position on the brow of a hill, overlooking parkland to the east. A round colonnaded summerhouse, and formal gardens (with stone ornaments) led to parkland beyond. The parkland includes 'good specimen' trees.

This Georgian house (Grade II listed) occupies a fine position on the brow of a hill, overlooking parkland to the east. According to the Victoria County History, it had a bath house near the north end of the lake by around 1800, as well as an oval pool surrounded by high walls. A round colonnaded summerhouse, and formal gardens (with stone ornaments) led to parkland beyond. The parkland includes ‘good specimen’ trees. One wall of the kitchen garden remains, and runs along the A513 road.
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History

This Georgian house has been the home of the Levett family since 1749, when Rev Richard Levett married Lucy Byrd, heiress of Milford. The Levetts (now the Levett-Haszard family) still own Milford Hall today.

The Levetts trace their origins back to Normandy, and for some time were landed in Sussex. Several members of the family have been Sherrif of Staffordshire, or have represented the county in parliament. Other notable members include:

-William Levett, groom of the bedchamber to Charles I

-Sir Richard Levett, Lord Mayor of London and sometime owner of Kew Palace

-Dr. William Levett, Principal of Magdalen Hall, Oxford, and Dean of Bristol.

The house is described in the Victoria County History (around 1800) as having a bath house near the north end of the lake , as well as an oval pool surrounded by high walls, and a round colonnaded summerhouse.

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: House
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Mansion House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Specimen Tree
  • Garden Wall
  • Description: One wall of the kitchen garden remains.
  • Summerhouse
  • Description: Round colonnaded summerhouse, now lost.
  • House
  • Parkland
  • Summerhouse
  • Formal garden
  • Trees
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Berkswich

References

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