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William Samwell (architect)

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243: 199:, but he did not live to see these last two projects to the end of their construction. Samwell's designs for the west wing are on display inside Felbrigg Hall today, signed and dated 1674. 280: 169:
from 1668 to 1671. Sometime after 1814, most of the residence was demolished. Today, the remaining southeast block is known as 'The Palace House Mansion'.
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He was one of the gentleman architects who helped define the architectural style that was fashionable after the
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This article about a United Kingdom architect or firm of architects is a
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A biographical dictionary of English architects, 1600-1840.
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From 1674 to 1675, Samwell designed the west wing of
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Dean's Yard, Westminster
Bushy House
Northington Grange
Felbrigg Hall
Eaton Hall
Ham House
English
architect
Dean's Yard, Westminster
Sir William Samwell
Queen Elizabeth I
Restoration
Sir Robert Henley
The Grange, Northington
Bushy House
Edward Proger
King Charles II
Newmarket
William Bruce
Ham House
John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
Elizabeth, 2nd Countess of Dysart
Felbrigg Hall
Eaton Hall
Colvin, Howard Montagu
ISBN
0-300-07207-4
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stub
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