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Chesters, Humshaugh
Chesters is a country house near Humshaugh in Northumberland. It was built in 1771 by John Carr for John Errington of Walwick Grange. In 1796 the estate was sold to Nathaniel Clayton (1754 - 1832). His son, John Clayton (1792 -1890), curated many of the Roman artefacts at the closeby remains of Chesters Roman Fort. Chesters was remodelled, with major extensions and a stable block by Norman Shaw in 1891. Chesters is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Chesters is an 18th-century country mansion situated adjacent to Hadrian's Wall and the Roman fort of Cilurnum at Humshaugh, Northumberland, England. It is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
The house was built for John Errington of Walwick Grange in about 1771 with three storeys and four bays but was much improved and extended by architect Norman Shaw in 1891. The 1891 work included five two-storeyed three-bay wings and a stable block. The stable block is separately Grade II* listed.
Of the five wings, three were diagonal, creating suntrap flanks for the south and west fronts. Shaw's remodelling of Chesters kindled the popularity of the Butterfly plan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The estate was acquired by Nathaniel Clayton (Town Clerk of Newcastle upon Tyne 1785–1822) in 1796. His son John Clayton who succeeded him as Town Clerk in 1822 was a keen antiquarian and excavated the ruins of the Roman fort of Cilurnam adjacent to the house. He made a large collection of Roman artefacts, which is now displayed at Chesters Museum.
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CHESTERS - Humshaugh - List Entry
- "Country house, 1771 by John Carr for John Clayton, remodelled with major extensions 1891 by Norman Shaw. Ashlar; Lakeland slate roofs. Square 1771 block with 5 1891 wings, 3 set …
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John Clayton (1792 -1890)
- Overview About John Clayton John Clayton is best known for his role as Town Clerk of Newcastle during the 19th century. Clayton was born on 10th June 1792 and went …
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Chesters Roman Fort
- Overview About Chesters (Cilurnum) Map Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, managed by English Heritage, is located near Walwick and Chollerford in Northumberland. The Roman cavalry fort (Cilurnum) was built in …
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Chesters Walled Garden - greenhouse and main herb bed
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CHESTERS - Humshaugh - List Entry
- "Country house, 1771 by John Carr for John Clayton, remodelled with major extensions 1891 by Norman Shaw. Ashlar; Lakeland slate roofs. Square 1771 block with 5 1891 wings, 3 set …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
Co-Curate Page
John Clayton (1792 -1890)
- Overview About John Clayton John Clayton is best known for his role as Town Clerk of Newcastle during the 19th century. Clayton was born on 10th June 1792 and went …
Co-Curate Page
Chesters Roman Fort
- Overview About Chesters (Cilurnum) Map Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, managed by English Heritage, is located near Walwick and Chollerford in Northumberland. The Roman cavalry fort (Cilurnum) was built in …
from Geograph (geograph)
Chesters Walled Garden - greenhouse and main herb bed
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
List grade: 2*
Wikipedia: Chesters (Humshaugh)
Post code: NE46 4EU
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NY9092270251
