Byram Hall (Byram Park)

Byram, near Castleford

North Yorkshire (North Riding)

England

Historic County: West Riding of Yorkshire

Circa Date: 17th century w/18th century additions and alterations

Status: Destroyed

Demolished between 1932 and 1955

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Garden & Outbuildings: The 18th century lodge and orangery have been converted into private homes.
Architect: John Carr

Date of Birth: 1723
Date of Death: 1807
Nationality: British
Nickname: Carr of York
Notes: Known as "Carr of York," most of his work was in the north of England, primarily in his native Yorkshire. Carr's only major work in the south was Basildon Park in Berkshire. Carr probably designed more stables (over 40) than any other Georgian architect.

Date: 1770s
Designed: Remodeled house and designed stables

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Architect: Robert Adam

Date of Birth: 1728
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: The prolific Robert Adam was the son of William Adam, Sr., and one of the four Adam brothers. Robert is noted for having "Never once built a great house from scratch," though he was the "it" architect of the 1760s and 70s, with an impressive and aristocratic client list a mile long. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, is considered by many to be Adam's urban masterpiece. Among his finest works are the Library of Kenwood House, London; Culzean Castle, Ayrshire; the Library of Mellerstain House, Scottish Borders; Syon House, London; and Newby Hall in Yorkshire.

Date: 1780
Designed: Decorated Libary for Sir John Ramsden, Bt.

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Title: John Carr of York: Collected Essays
Author: Hall, Ivan; Powell, Kenneth (Editor)
Year Published: 2023
Reference: pg. 150
Publisher: Winchester: Carriana Publishing
ISBN: 9781399959155
Book Type: Hardback

Title: Creating Paradise: The Building of the English Country House, 1660-1880
Author: Wilson, Richard; Mackley, Alan
Year Published: 2000
Reference: pg. 21
Publisher: London: Hambledon and London
ISBN: 1852852526
Book Type: Hardback

Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
Author: Harris, John
Year Published: 1998
Publisher: London: John Murray
ISBN: 0719555671
Book Type: Hardback

Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Ramsden, 18th century; Ramsden family here from 1628 until 1922.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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