Sunday, June 14, 2009
The house is one of the best examples of 16th century English Elizabethan architecture designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors. There are more than 80 rooms and numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The highest roof extends almost an acre, restoration and rebuilding of which began in 1983 and took nearly ten years to complete.
In the 17th century, the open loggias around the ground floor were enclosed. Although the house was built in the letter E in honor of Queen Elizabeth, it is now missing its north-west wing. During the period of the 9th Earl's ownership, the south front was raised to alter the roof line, and the north-west wing was demolished to allow better views of the new parkland.
By: Whitney Ebert
In the 17th century, the open loggias around the ground floor were enclosed. Although the house was built in the letter E in honor of Queen Elizabeth, it is now missing its north-west wing. During the period of the 9th Earl's ownership, the south front was raised to alter the roof line, and the north-west wing was demolished to allow better views of the new parkland.
By: Whitney Ebert
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