Bagborough House Explained

Bagborough House in West Bagborough, Somerset,[1] England was built circa 1730. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 4 May 1984.

Bagborough House was built in 1739 by the Popham family, next to St Pancras Church.[2] The saloon has decoration in the style of William Kent which dates from the original construction.[3] The south front which has five Ionic columns, overlooks a landscaped park.[4]

The house was enlarged in 1820 when the stable block was built.[5] Further enlargement took place in 1900.

There is also a listed sundial,[6] and walled kitchen garden.[7]

It has been the venue for various social events including the Hunt Ball of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds.

It was used as one of the locations for the filming of the film Pandaemonium, which was largely shot in the surrounding Quantock Hills.[8]

The house is now lived in by Diana and Philip Brooke-Popham, and used as a wedding venue.[9] [10]

References

51.0966°N -3.1884°W

Notes and References

  1. Coordinates 51°05′48″N 3°11′18″W / 51.09667°N 3.18833°W / 51.09667; -3.18833Coordinates: 51°05′48″N 3°11′18″W / 51.09667°N 3.18833°W / 51.09667; -3.18833
  2. Web site: West Bagborough. Qunatock Online. 1 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Bagborough House, West Bagborough. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 1 March 2013.
  4. Web site: Landscape park, Bagborough House, West Bagborough. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 1 March 2013.
  5. Web site: The Stables, 5 metres North of Bagborough House, West Bagborough. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 1 March 2013.
  6. Web site: Sundial, about 14 metres South of Bagborough House, West Bagborough. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 1 March 2013.
  7. Web site: Walls around garden, 200 metres North West of Bagborough House, West Bagborough. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 1 March 2013.
  8. Web site: Filming locations for Pandaemonium. IMDB. 1 March 2013.
  9. Web site: Bagborough House. News Quest. 1 March 2013.
  10. Web site: Bagborough House. Bagborough House. 1 March 2013.

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