Packington Hall
PACKINGTON HALL, PACKINGTON PARK
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1116473
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Packington Hall
- Statutory Address:
- PACKINGTON HALL, PACKINGTON PARK
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1116473
- Date first listed:
- 11-Nov-1952
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 23-Mar-1988
- List Entry Name:
- Packington Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- PACKINGTON HALL, PACKINGTON PARK
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- PACKINGTON HALL, PACKINGTON PARK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Warwickshire
- District:
- North Warwickshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Great Packington
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 22276 83820
Details
GREAT PACKINGTON PACKINGTON PARK SP28SW 8/63 Packington Hall 11/11/52 (Formerly listed as Packington Hall and Stable block) GV II* Mansion house. Late C17 origin, but remodelled and recased 1766 by Matthew Brettingham for 3rd Earl of Aylesford. Henry Couchman was the clerk of works. He completed the work externally c.1772. Interiors of 1782 are by Joseph Bonomi for 4th Earl. Ceiling paintings executed c.1800 by J.F. Rigaud. Other artists and craftsmen who worked here include Dominic Bartoli (scagliola work) and Joseph Rose and Mr. Cryer (plasterers). Grey sandstone ashlar. Roof plan of 4 ranges with central flat. The centre part of the roof was rebuilt c.1980 following a fire in 1979 which damaged the attic storey and parts of the lower storeys. Symmetrically disposed ashlar chimney stacks with entablatures. Main block has central hall with flanking principal rooms and gallery at south-west end. The service range is to the north end. 2 storeys and attic. Principal front to the south-east in nine bays with rusticated ground storey. Slightly projecting 3-bay centre with upper giant pilasters and pediment. Doorway approached by flight of 4 stone steps. Portal of 2 Ionic pillars and 2 Ionic columns. Raised and fielded panelled doors. Raised surrounds to 12-pane hung sashes, except for those at attic storey which are of 6-panes. The first floor windows have pulvinated friezes and cornices. End bays project slightly and first floor windows are balustraded. West front. The centre has attached giant unfluted Ionic columns, originally with a loggia behind them. End bays have windows with similar raised surrounds and console brackets as those on the east front. Above each is a blank panel with a garland. Interior: From 1782 Joseph Bonomi worked on the interior of Packington Hall for 4th Earl of Aylesford. The ceiling paintings were executed by J.F. Rigaud, c.1800. The hall, music room, staircase, Pompeian room, dining room, library and small dining room all have schemes designed by Bonomi. The music room originally housed an organ, now in the church, which was used by Handel. The Pompeian room was intended as a sculpture gallery but was remodelled by Bonomi as a setting for the Etruscan vases collected by the 4th Earl. The main staircase has recently been restored (1986). The dome to the secondary staircase has been removed following the fire of 1979. Bookcases are by Henry Hakewill, 1828, (M. Binney: Country Life, CXLVIII, p 102,266; Buildings of England: Marwickshirei p298; VCH: Warwickshire, Vol IV)
Listing NGR: SP2227683820
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 308968
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Doubleday, AH, Page, W, The Victoria History of the County of Warwick, (1947)
Pevsner, N, Wedgwood, A, The Buildings of England: Warwickshire, (1966), 298
Country Life in Country Life, Vol. 148, (), 102,266
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 42 Warwickshire,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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