Colney House

Shenley, near St. Albans

Hertfordshire

England

Start Date: Circa 1770

Completion Date: Circa 1785

Status: Destroyed

Destroyed by fire circa 1880

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: P.C. Crespigny

House & Family History: Colney was begun circa 1770 for P.C. Crespigny, but abandoned by him at the death of his wife. The House was completed by Charles Bourchier, governor of Madras, circa 1785. The architect's plans for the House are today in the collection of the Bodleian Library.
Architect: Kenton Couse

Date of Birth: 1721
Date of Death: 1790
Nationality: British
Notes: Couse was a pupil of Flitcroft and, like his master, was noted for his Palladian designs of perfect proportions.

Date: Circa 1770-85
Designed: House

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John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. II, 1825.
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: P.C. Crespigny, 18th century. Charles Bourchier, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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