Anthony Keck facts for kids
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Anthony Keck
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The Orangery at Margam Park – Keck's most important work
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| Born | 1726 Randwick, Gloucestershire
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| Died | 1797 (aged 69–70) Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire
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| Occupation | Architect |
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Anthony Keck (1726–1797) was an English architect who lived in the 1700s. He designed many buildings, especially large country houses. His work was mostly in areas like Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and South Wales.
Who Was Anthony Keck?
Anthony Keck was born in 1726 in a village called Randwick, Gloucestershire. He became a well-known architect. He designed buildings in a style called "Neoclassical." This style was popular in the late 1700s. It used simple, grand designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings. Keck was a follower of a famous architect named Robert Adam.
Keck passed away on October 4, 1797. He was 70 years old. He died at Beech House, a home he helped design for himself. This house was in the village of Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire. He had his workshop and studio there for most of his life. He is buried in St. George's Church in the same village.
What Did Anthony Keck Design?
Anthony Keck designed about fifty country houses. These large homes were built for wealthy families. His projects were mainly in the South-West of England and South Wales.
Some of his famous country house designs include:
- Highgrove House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
- Margam Park in Glamorgan
- Moccas Court in Herefordshire
- Penrice Castle in Glamorgan
- Slebech Park in Pembrokeshire
- Stratford Park in Stroud, Gloucestershire
- Wormington Grange in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Keck also designed other types of buildings. He worked on churches, like Old St. Martin's in Worcestershire. He also designed parts of St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Upton-Upon-Severn. This church is known for its special lantern and cupola (a small dome). He also contributed to public buildings, such as the Worcester Royal Infirmary. He even helped with parts of the Stroudwater Canal.
Gallery of Architectural Work
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Burghill Court
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Canon Frome Court
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Flaxley Abbey
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Forthampton Court
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Penrice Castle
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Slebech Park
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Stratford Park
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Wormington Grange
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The tower of St Peter and St Paul, Upton-upon-Severn
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Old St Martin's Church, Worcester
