A modern copy of a 1728 hand-colored engraving by Johannes Kip of an aerial view of the house and park. This image is in the public domain.
Built / Designed For: Willoughby family
House & Family History: Ightham Court is a medium-sized red brick country house that has been little altered since it was built in the 16th century.
Architect: Samuel Wyatt
Date: 1801-07Country Life: Jun 26, 1958
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 1196
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: Willoughby family, 16th century. William James, 17th century; William James IV, until 1781; Col. Richard James, 1781-1807; Demetrius Grevis-James, 19th century. Col. E.W. Grevis Bailey, until 1920. Colonel Ralph Cavendish, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No