The Knatchbull
Designed in 1763 for Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet, for the hall at Mersham-le-Hatch in Kent. Construction of the house began in 1762 to designs by Adam, was completed in 1772 and was Adam’s first completely newly-built house.
Designed in 1763 for Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet, for the hall at Mersham-le-Hatch in Kent. Construction of the house began in 1762 to designs by Adam, was completed in 1772 and was Adam’s first completely newly-built house.
Overall size
63 3/4” (1620mm) W x 53 3/8” (1357mm) H
Opening
42 1/4” (1074mm) W x 37 3/4” (958mm) H
Shelf
72” (1829mm) L x 11 3/8” (290mm) D
Depth of jamb
7 1/4” (186mm)
Height of footblock
5” (128mm)
Links
Drawings (PDF)