Boynton Hall

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Nigel brought us to Boynton Hall where he is cleaning a carved stone fireplace for the owner, Richard Marriott. Richard took us on a tour of the house and grounds, which he has been restoring since he and his wife Sally purchased it in 1981. There has been a house on this site since the 1300's, and has been the family seat (Strickland) since about 1550.

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Photos

Boynton Hall dairy house
Built from chalk stone in Gothic style - used as a summer rental

Pigeonholes
The interior of the dovecote is lined with brick pigeonholes. Doves were raised on the estate for food.

FIreplace - 1730
One of several carved fireplaces in the house. Nigel has just removed a latex skin which he had applied to clean the limestone.

Boynton estate
View of the main house, kitchen, stables, etc.

Reveal
Richard removed a panel from the 1600's staircase to reveal remains of the original house, dated from 1300's.

Richard & Rae
Standing on the 1600's staircase, admiring ceiling plasterwork.

Board Room
Largest room in the house, possibly originally used as dining room. Located on 2nd floor, the window is part of the original Palladian portico.

Palladian window
Looking out from the Board Room through original Palladian window.

Coat of arms
Carved painted limestone, this Strickland coat of arms is in the family chapel of St. Andrews, just outside the estate. Note turkey on the top, whose head I've cut off.

Boynton Hall
Front view of main house- although driveway & front entrance are now on the other side.