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Agecroft Hall, the entrance front, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
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Agecroft Hall, the entrance front, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311701 Agecroft Hall, the entrance front, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: late 15th century manor house, home of the Langeley and Dauntsey families; fell into disrepair in late 19th century; sold at auction in 1925 to an American, Thomas C. Williams, Jr. who had it dismantled in 1926 and shipped the US, where it was reconstructed by the James River, in Virginia; photographed in 1902/03;); © Country Life
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Country House Gabled Gables Half Timbered House Of Tudor Medieval Architecture Mullion Mullioned Windows Patterned Tudor Dynasty Tudor Period Tudor Times Tudors Dynasty 15th 15 Xv Xvth Fifteenth Century
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This print captures the magnificent entrance front of Agecroft Hall, a late 15th-century manor house that was once the home of the Langeley and Dauntsey families. The image, taken in 1902/03 by an English photographer from Country Life magazine, showcases the stunning architectural features of this historic Tudor-era building. The hall's grandeur is evident in its gabled roofs, mullioned windows, and intricate timber patterns that adorn its exterior. The half-timbered design adds to its medieval charm while reflecting the opulence of the Tudor period. This snapshot offers a glimpse into a bygone era when such country houses were at their prime. However, Agecroft Hall faced a tumultuous fate as it fell into disrepair during the late 19th century. In 1925, it was sold at auction to an American named Thomas C. Williams Jr. , who made an audacious decision to dismantle it and ship it across the Atlantic to Virginia in the United States. There, with great care and dedication, Williams reconstructed this architectural gem along James River. Thanks to this photograph captured over a century ago, we can still appreciate Agecroft Hall's beauty today. It serves as a testament to both English heritage and American preservation efforts. This image invites us to delve into history and marvel at the enduring legacy of this remarkable piece of medieval architecture.
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