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George Portwood
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The George Hotel, Stamford. Refaced by Portwood in 1724
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| Died | 3 May 1742 ?Stamford, Lincolnshire
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| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Projects | Work for the 8th Earl of Exeter in Stamford. |
George Portwood was a skilled carpenter and architect who lived a long time ago. He worked mostly in a town called Stamford in England. He also held important jobs in Stamford. For example, he was the Chamberlain in 1736 and later became the Mayor of the town. He passed away around 1744.
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George Portwood's Building Projects
George Portwood was known for his work on many buildings and bridges. He helped shape the look of several places in England during his time.
Bridges and Church Repairs
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- Fotheringhay Bridge: In 1722, George Portwood built a bridge over the River Nene at Fotheringhay.
- Pickworth Church Steeple: He helped take down the old, falling-apart steeple of Pickworth Church in Rutland.
- Woodnewton Bridge: In 1735, he built a bridge at Woodnewton in Northamptonshire. This bridge is no longer standing today.
- Braunston Church Tower: Portwood rebuilt the tower of Braunston Church in Rutland.
- Witham on the Hill Church: Between 1737 and 1738, he rebuilt the tower and steeple of Witham on the Hill Church in Lincoln. He designed it to look like older medieval buildings.
Work on Houses and Hotels
- The George Hotel, Stamford: Portwood gave this famous hotel a new front in 1724. He also made more changes and repairs there until 1726.
- Barn Hill, Stamford: He created designs for the front of Barn Hill House for a man named William Stukeley.
Buildings Possibly by Portwood
Some buildings are thought to be designed by George Portwood. A historian named John Harris suggested these. He noticed they looked similar to Portwood’s designs for Barn Hill House.
- 21 High Street, Stamford: This building in Stamford shares design features with Portwood's known work.
- 13 Barnhill, Stamford: Another building on Barnhill in Stamford is also believed to be one of his designs.
- Leasingham Manor, Lincolnshire: This large house in Lincolnshire also shows signs of Portwood's unique style.
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