Stourton before Stourhead: A History of the Parish, 1550-1750

by Stuart A. Raymond

The gardens at Stourhead in south-west Wiltshire are amongst the best known in England. But what was there before they were planted? This book aims to show that the parish of Stourton had a fascinating history long before Stourhead was conceived. For example, it is one of the few places in England which sustained a Roman Catholic congregation throughout the early modern period (and indeed until the 20th century). The author pays particular attention...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906978689
• ISBN13: 9781906978686
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Hobnob Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"