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Aldingbourne House

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Aldingbourne House — house in Aldingbourne, Arun, West Sussex, England, UK.

Aldingbourne House, historic houses in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Barnham · 4.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Aldingbourne House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Aldingbourne, Arun, West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8572°, -0.6831°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Aldingbourne House is a Regency Era Grade II listed country house near the village of Aldingbourne in the Arun district of West Sussex. It was built in 1799, with later alterations and additions.

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Background

History

The house was commissioned shortly before 1799 by a wealthy Portsmouth merchant, Miles Rowe, who originated from the close by locality of Norton. The exterior appearance, a white brick facade of two storeys of seven bays with advanced sides, was pretty common at the time, and other details of the project may lead to believe that nearby Goodwood House owned by the Dukes of Richmond could have been an inspiration. Initially, the house was known as Norton Place. In 1814, the property was sold to Henry Molyneux-Howard, the younger brother of Bernard Howard, who would shortly become the 12th Duke of Norfolk and inherit Arundel Castle. Henry Howard expanded the original building, adding the…

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Coordinates
50.8572, -0.6831
County
West Sussex
District
Arun
Parish
Aldingbourne
Postcode
PO18 0LG
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Established
1799
Nearest railway station
Barnham4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aldingbourne House?
Aldingbourne House is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 0LG), in the parish of Aldingbourne.
When was Aldingbourne House built?
Built or established in 1799.
Who owns Aldingbourne House?
Aldingbourne House is owned by private.
Is Aldingbourne House a listed building?
Aldingbourne House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to Aldingbourne House?
The nearest railway station is Barnham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 0LG.