Wadhurst Castle

Wadhurst Castle is a 19th-century castellated mansion just to the west of the town of Wadhurst, East Sussex, England, in an elevated position overlooking the countryside to the south. It is a grade II listed building.[1]

Wadhurst Castle
A wedding at Wadhurst Castle in 2009
TypeCastellated villa
LocationSparrows Green, Wadhurst
Coordinates51°03′50″N 0°19′54″E
OS grid referenceTQ 63486 31986
AreaEast Sussex
Built
  • 1818–20
  • remodelled 1840s
ArchitectEdward Buckton Lamb
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated31 December 1982
Reference no.1028052
Designated20 September 1993
Reference no.1001272
Location of Wadhurst Castle in East Sussex

First built in 1818-20 by James Louis West, on the site of the farmhouse of Maplehurst, it was bought by Benjamin Harding in 1838, for whom it was remodelled to its present appearance by the architect Edward Buckton Lamb. The existing parkland was also developed at the same time, and the terraced gardens, and entrance lodge on the present B2099, were added. The castle was purchased by Edward Watson-Smyth in 1844, and he enlarged it to the north-east and also further extended the parkland. After the First World War, parts of the estate were sold off, the northern part being developed as housing, the present Castle Walk. The gardens are also Grade II listed.[2] The castle is now a licensed venue for weddings.[3]

Notable residents

References
  1. Historic England. "Wadhurst Castle (1028052)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. Historic England. "Wadhurst Castle (1001272)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  3. "Wadhurst Castle website". Retrieved 12 March 2016.


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