Lost Country Houses of Suffolk

The Lost Country Houses of Suffolk is a lavishly illustrated account of forty magnificent country houses that were destroyed in the last century due to fire, demolition, or deterioration. The book provides an account of each house's history, family, architect, and description of the buildings, along with information on how they were destroyed. It also puts the houses into their wider context by covering the economic and social circumstances that caused difficulties for the owners of country houses at the time and comparing the loss in Suffolk with losses in England as a whole.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

<{URL}>During the 20th century, a devastating loss befell the picturesque county of Suffolk, as forty of its magnificent country houses were tragically destroyed. While some met their end due to fires, the majority succumbed to demolition, often due to economic challenges or the gradual deterioration of their structures. This book, meticulously researched and written, presents a captivating account of these lost estates, employing a wealth of engravings, images, and photographs to vividly resurrect what has now vanished forever. It delves into the histories, families, and architects of each house, providing detailed descriptions of their architectural features and shedding light on the circumstances that led to their destruction. By contextualizing the houses within the broader economic and social landscape of the time, the book offers a poignant reflection on the challenges faced by the owners of country houses during that era. The houses covered in this book are a testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of Suffolk, including renowned properties such as Acton Place, Assington Hall, Barking Hall, Barton Hall, Boulge Hall, Bramford Hall, Branches Park, Bredfield House, Brome Hall, Campsea Ashe High House, Carlton Hall, Cavenham Hall, Chediston Hall, Downham Hall, Drinkstone Park, Easton Park, Edwardstone Hall, Fornham Hall, Hardwick House, Henham Hall, Hobland Hall, Holton Hall, Hunston Hall, Livermere Hall, The Manor House Mildenhall, Moulton Paddocks, Oakley Park, Ousden Hall, The Red House Ipswich, Redgrave Hall, Rendlesham Hall, Rougham Hall, Rushbrooke Hall, Stoke Park, Sudbourne Hall, Tendring Hall, Thorington Hall, Thornham Hall, Ufford Place, and many more.

Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837650712