in the NPI award for the Best Historic Houses Association Property. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bagot research. There is another entrance with gates and stone gate piers with ball finials from a lane running west then south-west from the A6. Controller may, from time to time, issue new versions of the Non-Commercial Government Licence. Architect: Blithfield in Staffordshire was an ancient family seat. Source Historic England Archive BB98/02592. Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). R Skyring, A Mappe of Leavens Park, c 1730 Web. From them it was purchased by one of the family of. The owner in 1688 was a Colonel The c 45ha site is situated in the valley of the River Kent in a setting which is rural and agricultural. 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A secondary entrance to the Hall is formed by gate piers and gates (listed grade II) aligned with the north front of the Hall. and coheir of Edmund Alabaster of Bretts Hall in Tendring [co. Essex]. LA8 0PD, +44 (0)1539 560321 [3]. did own a portion or all of Pykes Hall, there is not much mention of the The garden also incorporates a small orchard of apple trees and medlars, a nuttery and herb garden, a bowling green, a rose garden, herbaceous borders and seasonal bedding. WebDating from the 1690s, this 10-acre garden includes the world famous topiary gardens, spectacular herbaceous borders, giant beech hedges and an ever-changing array of over 30,000 bedding plants. Register Inspector: CEH Beaumont created the topiary garden and it was restored by Alexander Forbes, Head Gardener from 1810-62, who recut the surviving yews, planted anew, and introduced box hedging.On the west side of the Hall a plot has been laid out with geometric beds edged with box in the style of a C17 garden. This is shown on the 1816 map as platoons and the vestiges of that arrangement are shown on the 1858 OS map. Levens Hall is situated c 5km south-west of Kendal. of John Corson of Essex. The southern wall has a centrally positioned ornamental arch which forms the termination of a vista looking south down the Beech Walk. Explore Bagot genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. means any Information Provider which has the authority to offer Information under the terms of this licence. Early immigrants include: The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. The gardens open at 10 a.m. and the house at The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. The Bellinghams period furniture. User contributions are not fact checked and do not represent the official position of Historic England. Though Charles Bridgeman is credited with the introduction of the concealed ditch or "ha-ha" (Horace Walpole called it "the capital stroke"), it has recently been argued that the first English example of a ha-ha was at Levens Hall, installed in the 1690s by Beaumont. Including The Bagot Family. Beatrice Mallory (Anketil /Mallory/, Lord of Kirkby Mallory, Sir, John /Mallory/, Lord of Walton & Kirkby Mallory, Roger /Mallory/, Lord of Walton, William /Mallory/, Lord of Walton & Tachebrook) was b South African male Progenitors / Stamvaders, South African female Progenitors /Stammoeders, World War One: United Kingdom & Ireland HQ, Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to the United States, Distinguished Service Cross Recipients (UK), New Zealand Settler Ships - Alumbagh 1875. Of this marriage there was an only daughter, This licence is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, unless otherwise. This information will help us make improvements to the website. on the lower reaches of the River Kent, stands Levens We spent two glorious hours walking in this magical park and concerns== Stirnet's "Kniveton1" page does not mention this Agnes. The Royal Armouries does not guarantee the continued supply of the Information. Much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era, when the Bellingham family extended the house. The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. Most of what I could find out was that there were many and refurbishments of visitor facilities. However, you may continue to use Information licensed under this version should you wish to do so. Worlds oldest topiary garden dating from 1694, largely in its original design. means not intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation. the IPR subject to the conditions below. yew, both golden and common, and with box scattered in between. Shown on Skyring's 1730 plan of the park as well as Russell's plan of 1816, it consists almost wholly of oak trees which vary from ancient specimens through to recently planted saplings reflecting a programme of management in the centuries following planting. A drive leads westwards across the north front of the Hall and continues south-westwards to a service courtyard to the west of the Hall. The de Redmans sold the site to Alan Bellingham in 1562 and it remained in the Bellingham family until 1688 when it was sold to Colonel James Grahme. Edited: March 1999. Levens Hall is well worth a visit on any day but Saturday, the gardens laid out by the famed French landscape gardener Guillaume Beaumont in the early 18th century and renowned for the wonderful topiary. Hall, an Elizabethan mansion, built around a 13th century pele tower. WebLord Bagot said he could not say where Richard was buried, but his widow lies before the altar in the Chancel at Blithfield, and appears to be the first of the family buried there. When Col. Grahme, who had held the office of privy purse to King James II, came back to Levens in 1688 (upon the abdication of the king), he brought with him the gardener Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, who had been trained under Le Ntre at Versailles and who had laid out the gardens at Hampton Court. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. The Arms are Ermine a Crossbow palewise Gules. Home to the Bagot family containing superb panelling, plaster work and This list entry identifies a Park and/or Garden which is registered because of its special historic interest. He married Prudence daughter The fine collection of Regret the house has many steps and is therefore unsuitable for the infirm, disabled access to gardens only. 1991, Garden, Manor House. 'The estate remained in the Grahme family, passing through marriage to the Howard family and subsequently to the Bagot family. many herbaceous borders and lawns. Groups by prior arrangement. Awards: HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award 1994. huge selection of places to go for an enjoyable walk. Levens Sir Charles Bagot (1781-1843) was Governor General of North America 1841-1843, and is noted as being the most important Governor General of Canada where I live. In the period from 1585 to 1587 is most interesting with letters which showed the stature of this man, Richard Bagot, Esq., High Sheriff of Staffordshire. See contact details. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Levens Hall has an intriguing history and our House Guides are always on hand to tell you more. Levens Hall is a manor house in the Kent valley, near Kendal, Cumbria, Northern England. He was the son of Reverend Lewis Richard Charles Bagot, eldest son of Reverend Charles Walter Bagot, fourth son of the aforementioned Richard Bagot, fifth son of the first Baron. Today the visitor sees all the finest Elizabethan rooms, including the Dining Room with its embossed Cordova leather wall-coverings, and many elegant bedrooms. The building as it stands today, is mostly Elizabethan. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1160, 1198, 1160, 1166, 1120, 1256, 1276, 1290, 1408, 1415, 1407, 1386, 1382, 1383, 1388, 1402, 1399, 1591, 1660, 1626, 1616, 1673, 1660, 1644, 1704, 1679, 1690, 1693, 1695, 1674, 1712, 1698, 1707, 1707, 1708, 1495, 1663, 1668, 1838, 1784 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Bagot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. liable for any loss, injury or damage of any kind caused by its Use. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. B Elliott, Victorian Gardens (1986), pp 58-9 It was created on 12 October 1780 for Sir William Bagot, 6th Baronet. Levens is now owned by the Bagot family and is open to the public. Retrieved from, State Records of South Australia. What a treat. Also paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp and antique Cordova leather wall hangings. Baggett II Last Will and Testament, Nicholas were made in the late 17th and early 19th centuries. Multitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. These are important conditions of this licence and if you fail to comply with them or use the information other than for Non-Commercial purposes the rights granted to you under this licence, or any similar licence granted by the Licensor, will end automatically. WebLevens Hall is a manor house, open to the public, situated in the Kent Valley in Cumbria. [1] His son (the second Baronet), grandson (third Baronet) and great-grandson (fourth Baronet) also represented Staffordshire in the House of Commons. midday. Its rich and, Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and, Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire or a peat bog to you, The Lyth and Winster valleys form a landscape of unspoilt pastoral delights - damson, From the Brigsteer Road west of Kendal. The Arms of Scot include as eighth quartering the Arms of Alabaster, namely Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. It ends with St Peters, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building, This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. © Crown Copyright and database right 2023. Christmas. in around 1350. Baggett I Last Will and Testament, Thomas Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Bagot or a variant listed above: 2000- 2023 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved. a highly unusual leather-panelled dining room. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. They consist of a central square of four compartmental gardens of equal size. Both of these gardens conform to the layout shown on the 1730 garden plan. Explore the myriad of fascinating artefacts linking the Hall and its occupants to the Duke of Wellington. Historic England holds an extensive range of publications and historic collections in its public archive covering the historic environment. Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. 1350 core w/16th, 17th, 18th & 19th additions and alterations, Royal Jewels From Charlemagne to the Romanovs. The Kent runs south-westwards through the centre of the park; at the south end there is a small flat-bottomed valley and the banks of the river become steeper to the north, becoming precipitous in places towards the north-eastern boundary. We are fortunate that, since that time, no owner has wished to make changes, as so many others have, and so the four gardeners we currently have are truly looking after a design which is unchanged for over 300 years. Levens to the present owner, Hal Bagot. Clipping is a major job here. All rights reserved. by the Bagot family and is open to the public. It consists of a level area of land with some scattered trees which is used for pasture. Further context, best practice and guidance can be found in the UK Government Licensing Framework section on The National Archives website. In one of the clumps a mature beech tree is carved with a seemingly authentic date and the letters 'RS 1760'.With the exception of the western boundary and that part of the southern edge bounded by The Avenue, there are belts of planting along the perimeter of the park. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. The much-loved home of the Bagot family, visitors often comment on the warm and friendly You must not do anything which is prohibited under the section of this document entitled "Restrictions on Your Use of Content". "The Bagot family, of great eminence and antiquity, possessed this and the adjoining estate of Bagot's-Bromley, at the time of the Domesday Survey. Two of the 25 English Baron sureties who in 1634 a pedigree of the Scot family includes William Scot of Chigwell, As of 2014[update] the titles are held by the latter's son, the tenth Baron, who succeeded in 2001. 208 Publisher: New York: The Vendome Press ISBN: 9780865651937 Book Type: Hardback. This is called Park End and is shown, with the other entrances, on a plan of the park by Russell of 1816. Cordova leather wall coverings, paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp, the Levens beer `Morocco Ale', in the recently extended tearoom. The bronze figure forms part of 'St Michaels Victory over the Devil', which was unveiled at the cathedral by Epsteins widow, Kathleen, in 1960. Kendal Wikisource , 4 Jun. Henry Bowes Howard, 11th Earl of Suffolk and 4th Earl of Berkshire, 18th century. Baggett III Last Will and Testament. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Home to the Bagot family containing superb panelling, plaster work andperiod furniture. He started work in 1694, creating the design for the garden you can see today. mid-day. the Levens Garden and Levens Amended: June 1998 1276-1290), Knight of Bagot's Bromley; Sir John Bagot, Knight of Blithfield and Littlehay, Staffordshire was Lieutenant of Calais in 1408, later Ambassador to the Duke of Burgundy, and served with King Henry V at Agincourt in 1415; Sir William Bagot (died 1407), politician and administrator under Richard II, began career in politics in Warwickshire under the Earl of Warwick, served both John of Gaunt and his son Henry Bolingbroke, as well as Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk, future Another 171 words (12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bagot Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. The Bagot family has held land in Staffordshire since at least the 11th century. The medieval structure was built in Elizabethan times, when the Bellingham family created a mansion and beautified it with fine paneling and plasterwork still to be seen today. The remainder of the southern and the western boundary is formed by a C20 fence, and the northern boundary is formed by the River Kent.ENTRANCES AND APPROACHES Royal Armouries grants you a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to make Non-Commercial Use only of the Content in which Royal Armouries owns [4] In December 2021 the gardens were featured in the BBC series Gardeners' World. The places on the list are protected by law and most are not open to the public. Are you sure you want to delete this item from your shopping cart? He was High Sheriff of Staffordshire in 1626 and on 31 May 1627 he was created a baronet, of Blithfield Hall, in the County of Staffordshire, in the Baronetage of England. This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 16:17. Sundays and Bank Holidays `Bertha', a full size Showman's Engine, is in Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. In 1815, two men faced-off in a muddy field in Belgium: Wellington, with his British and Allied army, and Napoleon with his French Imperial Guard. Hall is best known for its topiary gardens, regarded by many as the Lewys Dwnn, Visitations. (Origin French) A stay or walking staff; a gunstick or drumstick, from Bagnette. Search over 400,000 listed places. objects to form a fascinating collection. This appears to have been constructed during the C20 incorporating a pediment of earlier date.The north-east corner of the garden, called the Topiary Garden, is divided into four rectangular areas by paths, also as shown on the 1730 plan. subject to the conditions below. Further additions Levens Hall (listed grade I) originated as a pele tower and is probably of C13 date. Mill was down on the page below where Bagot was mentioned, but I did All Rights Reserved. A bowling green is thought to have existed before this part of the garden was laid out in its present form because bowls marked with the Bellingham arms (ie pre 1688) are preserved in the Hall. Although the interior is impressive, Another axial path runs eastwards along the south side of the Hall to join East Walk. The This Grahme, and he commissioned Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont to reconstruct The grounds are also home to a rose at Beetham Nurseries. The much loved home of the Bagot family, visitors comment on the warm and Levens Kitchen This garden was laid out during the 1990s recreating the plan of the garden as shown on the 1730 plan and introducing the fountain in the position of what is shown as a circular area. the children of Thomas Arblaster and of Anne his wife, daughter of Sir It is divided from the Hall, gardens and remaining parkland by the A6 which was constructed as a turnpike during the 1750s. RM E66KPR Recently clipped topiary at Levens Hall, Nr Kendal in the Lake District. Five miles south of Kendal, , where You make any Non-Commercial Use of the Our Content or any Use of Our Crown Copyright Content: These are important conditions of this licence and if You fail to comply with them or make Commercial Use of Our Content without Our prior written consent gardens wasn't open (it's closed Fridays and Saturdays) so we had coffee The gardens are situated on the north, east and south sides of the Hall. The College of Arms holds no However, the case is under review by the Registrar of the Baronetage.[2]. Archaeologist Dr David Neal discussing his illustration of the mosaic being excavated at Rutland Roman Villa with members of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services team, IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry. No dates are given, The Royal Armouries reserves the right to terminate this licence upon reasonable notice. WebLevens Hall Jan 2015 - Present8 years 4 months Cumbria Furniture Department Sotheby's Feb 2011 - Jan 20143 years New Bond Street Supporting experts during all aspects of R Skyring, A Map of Leavens Garding, c 1730 The parkland consists of two separate areas of land, one to the north-east of the Hall on the far side of the A6, and the other to the west. friendly atmosphere. He was the son of Charles Frederick Heneage Bagot, fourth son of Reverend Charles Walter Bagot (see above). save it. Another junior branch have their seat at Levens Hall, Cumbria. Bago of Bagod d'Artas held Bromley in Staffordshire in 1086. of the Bagots and contains impressive collections of Jacobean furniture as a verb, means doing any act which is restricted by copyright or database right, whether in the original medium or in any other medium, and includes without limitation distributing, copying, adapting, modifying as may be technically necessary to use it in a different mode or format. Use of this data is subject to Terms and Conditions. There is an informal entrance from a footpath via a stile on the north-west side of the park.PRINCIPAL BUILDING It ends with Thomas, son of George Arablaster of Longdon, who WebBagot Surname Origin. [4]. Your Licence to Use Our Crown Copyright Content. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. the lower reaches of the River Kent, stands Levens Hall. To the south, beyond a beech hedge, is an irregularly shaped area called The Wilderness; to the north there is a rectangular area in the angle formed by the south side of the gardener's house and the east side of the Hall. Fine panelling and plasterwork, period furniture, Cordova leather wall coverings, paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp and the earliest English patchwork. (Many thanks to Hal Bagot for this history of the Levens Gardens). The boundary of the gardens and western park is formed by a stone wall on the east side, and a stone wall on the western boundary for a length of c 130m. Tags. The most Bagot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. Garden & Outbuildings: The Topiary Gardens at Levens are world-famous in their own right, and are a must for any visitor to the English Lake District. Bellingham, who held it till it was sold, about the year 1686, by. The main entrance is marked by a gateway with stone gate piers with pineapple finials (probably mid C19, listed grade II) on the west side of the A6. the trees the flower beds add to the colour. Levens Park and was amazed to discover just what I'd been missing. Geni requires JavaScript! Read about our current news, projects and campaigns nationally and in your area. Some 70m north-east of the Hall there is a stable range (C17, listed grade II*), now converted for residential use, to which is attached, at the southern end, a small house built for Guillaume Beaumont and used as the Head Gardener's residence since that time.GARDENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS six generations, headed by Thomas Arablaster of Longdon, father of Richard Owners since 1170, the de Redman family sold the property to the Bellingham family in the 16th century; they enlarged and remodelled the house, only to have it gambled away in a game of cards before it was acquired by Colonel James Grahme in 1688. This licence is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of England & Wales. 1804), aged 24, English Dyer who was convicted in Lancaster. His name is found on the Roll of Battle Abbey, which is recorded consent of the Royal Armouries, departmental or public sector organisation logos, crests, military insignia and the Royal Arms except where they form an integral part of a document or Levens Hall WebBagot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, 13th-20th cent: title deeds, estate papers, family and household papers, Collection held privately: enquiries to Cumbria Record Office, Kendal, About our There are two distinct areas of parkland at Levens Hall. This is much as shown on Skyring's 1730 plan of the gardens except that the wall dividing the stables and gardener's house from the forecourt has disappeared.The gardens to the east and south of the Hall are entered from a gate in the south-east forecourt wall. and Buckinghamshire of 1574, and of London of 1568, includes a slightly Licence number 102006.006. Subject. The much-loved home of the Bagot family, visitors often comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere. Levens Hall . and paintings, and boasts a highly unusual leather-panelled dining room. Read the Enriching the List Terms and Conditions. Here visitors can stroll through the undulating green fields of the Levens Estate, through which run the River Kent, Levens Halls famed Bagot goats and black fallow deer. tower (ruins of pele tower). The park and gardens laid out by Beaumont between 1689 and 1712 have survived remarkably intact. The boundary to the north-eastern park is formed by a stone wall which completely encloses it. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. Understanding registered parks and gardens. it is known to have many errors. finest in the world. Levens In this licence the terms below have the following meanings: Information means information protected by copyright or by database right (for example, literary and artistic works, content, data and source code) offered for use under the terms of this licence. For the purposes of this licence, private monetary compensation does not include the exchange of the Information for other copyrighted works by means of digital file-sharing or otherwise provided there is no payment of any monetary compensation in connection with the exchange of the Information. If You do not accept these Terms and Conditions please refrain from making any Non-Commercial Use of Our Content or any Use of Our Crown Copyright Content, Lewis Bagot MA (1740-1802), English cleric, the fifth son of Sir Walter Wagstaffe Bagot of Blithfield Hall, Walter Bagot (1731-1806), English cleric and landowner, third son of Sir Walter Bagot of Blithfield Hall, Staffordshire, Josceline Fitzroy Bagot (1854-1913), English British Army officer and Conservative politician from Ashtead, Surrey, Richard Bagot (1860-1921), English novelist and essayist, Sir Charles Bagot (1781-1843), British diplomat, born in, John Bagot J.P. (1849-1910), Australian businessman and politician in South Australia, Walter Hervey Bagot (1880-1963), South Australian architect, co-founder of Woods & Bagot in 1905, son of John Bagot, J.P, (Another 5 notables are available in all our, http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/, Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 19th April 2021). Leave M6 jct 36. Nonetheless is includes a pedigree of We use cookies to enhance your personalized experience for ads, analytics, and more. WebLevens Hall is an atmospheric and fascinating Elizabethan mansion, home to the Bagot family. Baggett I Last Will and Testament, Thomas Collections: The Levens Hall collection includes paintings by Rubens, Lely, and Cuyp. A pair of silver gilt bees, used to form the clasp of Napoleon's traveling cloak, are today in the collection at Levens. House & Family History: The first dwelling at Levens dates from circa 1350, and was built by the de Redman family as defense against the Scottish raiders of the time. Buildings Scheduled monuments Parks and gardens Battlefields Shipwrecks. It is the family home of the Bagots and contains The north-west compartment has a central circular area and quartering axial paths. There are no further heirs to the barony or baronetcy. A group of volunteers from The Friends of Balaam's Wood Local Nature Reserve clearing brambles at Gannow Green Moated Site, New Frankley in Birmingham, Two horsemen reading The Sportsman, 30 Oct 1902, Farnborough, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. some over nine metres high, and massive beech hedges provide a magnificent 6 June 2019. Please supervise your children while they are playing in this area. Levens Hall and WebLevens Hall, Kendal Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th-century pele tower, the much loved home of the Bagot family. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Many The Royal Armouries does not guarantee the continued supply of Content. Anne Bagot is the daughter of Walter Bagot and Elizabeth Cave.1 She married Thomas Lane, son of John Lane and Jane Littleton.1 Her married name became Lane.1Children of Anne Bagot and Thomas Lane# Eliz See Peter Bartrum, (October 1, 2022; Anne Brannen, curator) You means the natural or legal person, or body of persons corporate or incorporate, acquiring rights under this licence. The earlier layout, shown in slightly modified form on the 1816 map, was obliterated by tennis courts during the early C20.