John Smythson
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John Smythson son of the great Robert Smythson
, one of England's first true architects & resposable for the design of Bolsover Castle
the crowning glory of his work, which began with the construction of the Keep, or Little Castle in 1612. John Smythson moved into a house and farm at Hill Top, Bolsover and became Bailiff to the Cavendish Estates.
In 1618 Sir William Cavendish sent him to London to learn about the latest architectural fashions and upon his return he added the external balconies and was responsible for the design of the Terrace Range and Cavendish Apartments which stand along the ridge, overlooking the river valley to the west. John's other great architectural achievements are at Welbeck where he designed a riding school in 1622, new stables in 1625 and Swarkestone Hall Pavilion
in 1632. He also designed the tomb of the first Countess of Devonshire in the parish Church of St.John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall
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King Charles visited Bolsover Castle in 1634, the year John Smythson died. In his will, which still survives he is described as Architecter.
Robert Smythson
Robert Smythson was an English architect. Smythson designed a number of notable houses during the Elizabethan era. Little is known about his birth and upbringing—his first mention in historical records comes in 1556, when he was stonemason for the house at Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne...
, one of England's first true architects & resposable for the design of Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle is a castle in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England .-History:It was built by the Peverel family in the 12th century and became Crown property in 1155 when the third William Peverel fled into exile...
the crowning glory of his work, which began with the construction of the Keep, or Little Castle in 1612. John Smythson moved into a house and farm at Hill Top, Bolsover and became Bailiff to the Cavendish Estates.
In 1618 Sir William Cavendish sent him to London to learn about the latest architectural fashions and upon his return he added the external balconies and was responsible for the design of the Terrace Range and Cavendish Apartments which stand along the ridge, overlooking the river valley to the west. John's other great architectural achievements are at Welbeck where he designed a riding school in 1622, new stables in 1625 and Swarkestone Hall Pavilion
Swarkestone Hall Pavilion
Swarkestone Hall Pavilion also known as Swarkestone Stand and The Grandstand is a 17th Century Pavilion 200 metres north of the ruins of Swarkestone Hall, Swarkestone, Derbyshire. It is a Grade I listed building and may be found at...
in 1632. He also designed the tomb of the first Countess of Devonshire in the parish Church of St.John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall
Ault Hucknall
Ault Hucknall is a small village, which gives its name to the surrounding civil parish, in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England.Local residents describe the settlement as the "smallest village in England", although as a village is not legally defined in England, this is not a provable claim...
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King Charles visited Bolsover Castle in 1634, the year John Smythson died. In his will, which still survives he is described as Architecter.