www.fgks.org   »   [go: up one dir, main page]
Jump to content

Fenton House, Hampstead: Difference between revisions

Edit links
Coordinates: 51°33′32.01″N 0°10′46.85″W / 51.5588917°N 0.1796806°W / 51.5588917; -0.1796806
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→‎Features: Nicholson's paintings no longer on loan
 
(25 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|17th-century house with walled garden}}
{{for|the hotel in Michigan previously known as the Fenton House|Vermont House and Fenton Grain Elevator}}
{{One source|date=July 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2015}}
{{Infobox building
{{Infobox building
| name = Fenton House
| name = Fenton House
| former_names = [[Ostend]] House (early C18)<br>Clock House (later C18)
| former_names = [[Ostend]] House (early C18)<br/>Clock House (later C18)
| alternate_names =
| alternate_names =
| status =
| status =
| image = Fenton House Hampstead front February 2006.jpg
| image = File:Fenton House - Adamson.jpg
| caption = The house in winter 2006
| caption =
| map_type = United Kingdom London Camden
| building_type = Merchant's house
| building_type = Merchant's house
| architectural_style = [[Georgian architecture]] with many slightly earlier core features
| architectural_style = [[Georgian architecture]] with many slightly earlier core features
Line 23: Line 27:
| renovation_date =
| renovation_date =
| floor_count = 4
| floor_count = 4
| architect = Unknown
| architect =
| structural_engineer =
| structural_engineer =
| services_engineer =
| services_engineer =
Line 31: Line 35:
| main_contractor =
| main_contractor =
| awards =
| awards =
| designations = [[Grade I listed]]<ref name="NHLE">{{NHLE| num=1378648 |desc=Fenton House |grade=I |accessdate=27 January 2015}}</ref>
| designations = [[Grade I listed]]<ref name="NHLE">{{NHLE| num=1378648 |desc=Fenton House |grade=I |access-date=27 January 2015}}</ref>
| ren_architect =
| ren_architect =
| ren_firm =
| ren_firm =
Line 43: Line 47:
| url =
| url =
}}
}}

'''Fenton House''' is a 17th-century merchant's house in [[Hampstead]] in North [[London]] which belongs to the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], bequeathed to them in 1952 by [[George Baillie-Hamilton, Lord Binning|Lady Binning]], its last owner and resident. It is a detached house with a walled garden, which is large by London standards, and features [[rose]]s, an [[orchard]] and a working kitchen garden.{{refn|group=n|The plot is 1 acre (0.40&nbsp;ha); its tree-lined is driveway one tenth and the house occupies 0.05 acres}}
'''Fenton House''' is a 17th-century merchant's house in [[Hampstead]] in North [[London]] which belongs to the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], bequeathed to them in 1952 by [[George Baillie-Hamilton, Lord Binning|Lady Binning]], its last owner and resident. It is a detached house with a walled garden, which is large by London standards, and features a sunken garden, an [[orchard]] and a [[kitchen garden]].{{refn|group=n|The plot is 1 acre (0.40&nbsp;ha); its tree-lined is driveway one tenth and the house occupies 0.05 acres}} It is located on the western side of [[Hampstead Grove]] and to the south of Admiral's Walk with its entrance on [[Holly Hill, Hampstead|Holly Hill]].


==Features==
==Features==
The interior houses the [[Benton Fletcher]] collection of early [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]] instruments, some of which are often played for visitors during operational hours, and collections of paintings (including the collection of [[Peter Barkworth]], and loans of Sir [[William Nicholson (artist)|William Nicholson]] paintings), [[porcelain]], 17th-century [[needlework]] pictures and [[Georgian era|Georgian]] [[furniture]]. It also has fine portraits of King [[William IV of the United Kingdom|William IV]] (when [[Duke of Clarence]]) and his mistress [[Dorothea Jordan]], as well as portraits of two of their illegitimate sons, [[Lord Frederick FitzClarence|Frederick FitzClarence]] and [[Lord Adolphus FitzClarence|Adolphus FitzClarence]], as one of the latter's sisters lived in the house.{{citation needed}} There is also a portrait of William IV's predecessor [[George IV of the United Kingdom|George IV]].
The interior houses the [[Benton Fletcher]] collection of early [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]] instruments, some of which are often played for visitors during operational hours, and collections of paintings (including the collection of [[Peter Barkworth]] paintings), Meissen, English and Chinese [[porcelain]], 17th-century [[needlework]] pictures and [[Georgian era|Georgian]] [[furniture]].


It also has fine portraits of King [[William IV of the United Kingdom|William IV]] (when [[Duke of Clarence]]) and his mistress [[Dorothea Jordan]], as well as portraits of two of their illegitimate sons, [[Lord Frederick FitzClarence|Frederick FitzClarence]] and [[Lord Adolphus FitzClarence|Adolphus FitzClarence]], and one of William IV's brother [[George IV of the United Kingdom|George IV]].
⚫
The brick mansion, with 1693 inscribed on its chimney breast which is consistent with the date of its core and most of its walls,<ref name="NHLE"/> has a 300-year-old orchard, where around 30 types of apple trees flourish. Apple day, held in late September every year, gives members of the general public the opportunity to savour some of its rare and delicious apples, along with other goodies like apple-blossom honey.

⚫
The brick mansion, with 1693 inscribed on its chimney breast which is consistent with the date of its core and most of its walls,<ref name="NHLE"/> has a 300-year-old orchard, where around 30 varieties of apple trees flourish.


;19th century remodelling by a Riga merchant
;19th century remodelling by a Riga merchant
PI Fenton, a [[Riga]] merchant, bought the house in 1793 and in the 19th century ordered much of the remodelling. This comprised alterations to the roof, ornate portico (door frame), addition of the pediment, new window frames, glazing and interiors. The sides of the building have later than 17th century [[balustrade]]d flat areas (parapets) above the standard decorative ledge ([[cornice]]) which also dates to after the 17th century.
Philip Fenton, a [[Riga]] merchant, bought the house in 1793 and in the 19th century ordered much of the remodelling. This comprised alterations to the interiors and roof, the addition of an ornate portico and the pediment, new window frames and glazing. The sides of the building feature [[balustrade]]d flat areas (parapets) above the standard decorative ledge ([[cornice]]) which date from the 18th century.


The building has original staircases with twisted balusters. Main rooms have original panelling, corner cupboards and decoratively carved marble fireplaces.<ref name="NHLE"/>
The building has original staircases with twisted balusters. Main rooms have original panelling, corner cupboards and decoratively carved marble fireplaces.<ref name="NHLE"/>


;Small west projection
;Small west projection
Line 59: Line 66:


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="120px">
{{Image array
⚫
Fenton House, formal garden - geograph.org.uk - 1271939.jpg
| perrow = 4
Fenton House, Hampstead - geograph.org.uk - 1271918.jpg
| width = 140
Statue in the garden of Fenton House, Hampstead - geograph.org.uk - 1483666.jpg
| height = 140
⚫
Fenton House Lawn.JPG
| border-width = 2
</gallery>
| image1 = Fenton_House,_formal_garden_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1271939.jpg

| image2 = Fenton_House,_Hampstead_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1271918.jpg
⚫
| image3 = Statue in the garden of Fenton House, Hampstead - geograph.org.uk - 1483666.jpg
⚫
| image4 = Fenton House Lawn.JPG
}}
==References==
==References==
;Notes
;Notes
Line 79: Line 83:


*{{Official|https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fenton-house-and-garden}}
*{{Official|https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fenton-house-and-garden}}
*[https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata%3AWikiProject_sum_of_all_paintings%2FCollection%2FFenton_House Wikidata List of Paintings on view at Fenton House]


{{London museums and galleries}}
{{London museums and galleries}}

{{authority control}}


[[Category:Grade I listed buildings in the London Borough of Camden]]
[[Category:Grade I listed buildings in the London Borough of Camden]]
[[Category:Grade I listed houses in London]]
[[Category:Grade I listed houses in London]]
[[Category:Grade I listed museum buildings]]
[[Category:Historic house museums in London]]
[[Category:Historic house museums in London]]
[[Category:Houses completed in the 17th century]]
[[Category:Houses completed in the 17th century]]
[[Category:Houses in Hampstead]]
[[Category:Houses in Hampstead]]
[[Category:Museums in the London Borough of Camden]]
[[Category:Museums in the London Borough of Camden]]
[[Category:Music museums in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Music museums in London]]
[[Category:Musical instrument museums]]
[[Category:Musical instrument museums in England]]
[[Category:National Trust properties in London]]
[[Category:National Trust properties in London]]
[[Category:Orchards]]
[[Category:Orchards]]

Latest revision as of 16:48, 23 March 2024

For the hotel in Michigan previously known as the Fenton House, see Vermont House and Fenton Grain Elevator.

Fenton House
Fenton House, Hampstead is located in London Borough of Camden
Fenton House, Hampstead
Location within London Borough of Camden
Former namesOstend House (early C18)
Clock House (later C18)
General information
TypeMerchant's house
Architectural styleGeorgian architecture with many slightly earlier core features
LocationHampstead (village)
London, NW3
United Kingdom
Coordinates51°33′32.01″N 0°10′46.85″W / 51.5588917°N 0.1796806°W / 51.5588917; -0.1796806
Completed1693
OwnerNational Trust
Technical details
MaterialBrick
Floor count4
DesignationsGrade I listed[1]

Fenton House is a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead in North London which belongs to the National Trust, bequeathed to them in 1952 by Lady Binning, its last owner and resident. It is a detached house with a walled garden, which is large by London standards, and features a sunken garden, an orchard and a kitchen garden.[n 1] It is located on the western side of Hampstead Grove and to the south of Admiral's Walk with its entrance on Holly Hill.

Features[edit]

The interior houses the Benton Fletcher collection of early keyboard instruments, some of which are often played for visitors during operational hours, and collections of paintings (including the collection of Peter Barkworth paintings), Meissen, English and Chinese porcelain, 17th-century needlework pictures and Georgian furniture.

It also has fine portraits of King William IV (when Duke of Clarence) and his mistress Dorothea Jordan, as well as portraits of two of their illegitimate sons, Frederick FitzClarence and Adolphus FitzClarence, and one of William IV's brother George IV.

The brick mansion, with 1693 inscribed on its chimney breast which is consistent with the date of its core and most of its walls,[1] has a 300-year-old orchard, where around 30 varieties of apple trees flourish.

19th century remodelling by a Riga merchant

Philip Fenton, a Riga merchant, bought the house in 1793 and in the 19th century ordered much of the remodelling. This comprised alterations to the interiors and roof, the addition of an ornate portico and the pediment, new window frames and glazing. The sides of the building feature balustraded flat areas (parapets) above the standard decorative ledge (cornice) which date from the 18th century.

The building has original staircases with twisted balusters. Main rooms have original panelling, corner cupboards and decoratively carved marble fireplaces.[1]

Small west projection

It has a west extension adding no more than 5% to the building dating to about 1936, believed in the listing research of 1950 to have been commissioned by Lady Binning.[1]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

Notes
  1. ^ The plot is 1 acre (0.40 ha); its tree-lined is driveway one tenth and the house occupies 0.05 acres
References
  1. ^ a b c d Historic England. "Fenton House (Grade I) (1378648)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 January 2015.

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fenton House.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fenton_House,_Hampstead&oldid=1215182147"