Stapleton Park

Darrington, Wakefield

West Yorkshire (West Riding)

England

Historic County: West Riding of Yorkshire

Circa Date: 1762-64, incorporating earlier elements, w/1820 alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished circa 1930

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Garden & Outbuildings: The Stable interiors were noted for the paintings of horses that adorned the walls, some by John Frederick Herring.
Architect: William Cleave

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British

Date: Circa 1820
Designed: Alterations, including Doric entrance portico

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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.

Date: 1762-64
Designed: Rebuilt House for 1st Earl of Harewood

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Title: Lost Houses of the West Riding
Author: Waterson, Edward; Meadows, Peter
Year Published: 1998
Reference: pg. 67
Publisher: Yorkshire: Jill Raines
ISBN: 0951649442
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Edward Lascelles, 1st Earl of Harewood, 1762-89. Charles Philip Stourton, 17th Baron Stourton, 1789-1800. William Henry Francis, 11th Baron Petre, 19th century. Henry J. Hope-Barton, late 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

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

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