Burford
Oxfordshire
England
Circa Date: 1585, incorporating 13th century elements, w/1637 & 19th century alterations
Status: Partially Extant
Greatly reduced in size post-1808
House Open to Public: No
Country House: Yes
An 1827 hand-colored engraving of the House from "Ackerman's Repository of Arts"
Earlier Houses: There was a 13th century Augustinian hospital on the site, elements of which were incorporated into the current house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Lawrence Tanfield
House & Family History: In 1603 James I stayed for three nights at Burford Priory. Between 1949 and 2008 the House served as the home of a community of Church of England nuns and Anglican Benedictine monks. Since the early 21st century Burford has been the home of Elisabeth Murdoch, daughter of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Architect: Walter Hindes Godfrey
Date: Early 20th centuryCountry Life: XXIX, 306 plan, 1911. LXXXV, 586 plan, 616, 1939.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Elisabeth Murdoch and Matthew Freud, since 2008.
Past Seat / Home of: Sir Lawrence Tanfield, 1585-1625. Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland, 1625-34. William Lenthall, 1634-62; Lenthall family here until 1828. Colonel Frank de Sales la Terrière, early 20th century. Emslie John Horniman, 1912-32.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No