Grimston Garth

East Garton, Holderness

East Yorkshire (East Riding)

England

Circa Date: 1781-86 w/circa 1851 & circa 1860 additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Thomas Grimston
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: 1781-86
Designed: House for Thomas Grimston

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Country Life: CXII, 1186 plan, 1952.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 225
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Grimston, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

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

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