Jeffry Wyatville facts for kids
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Sir
Jeffry Wyatville
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Portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence
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Jeffry Wyatt
3 August 1766 |
| Died | 18 February 1840 (aged 73) London
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| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Windsor Castle |
Sir Jeffry Wyatville (born Jeffry Wyatt on August 3, 1766 – died February 18, 1840) was a famous English architect. He also designed gardens. He came from a family of architects.
In 1824, King George IV gave him permission to change his last name to Wyatville. He is best known for his work on two very important buildings: Chatsworth House and Windsor Castle.
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Life of a Royal Architect
Jeffry Wyatt was born in Burton upon Trent on August 3, 1766. He was the first child of Joseph and Myrtilla Wyatt. Sadly, his mother died soon after he was born.
He went to grammar school in his hometown. After his father passed away, Jeffry started learning about architecture. He trained in his uncle Samuel Wyatt's office. Later, he moved to London to work with another uncle, James Wyatt.
Completing Ashridge House
After his uncle James died in 1813, Jeffry finished building Ashridge in Hertfordshire. This building was designed in the Gothic style.
Jeffry sent his designs to the Royal Academy almost every year. He became an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1822. Then, in 1824, he became a full Royal Academician. This is a very high honor for an artist or architect.
Working on Windsor Castle
His biggest project was making changes to Windsor Castle. This work started in 1824. The British Parliament first set aside £300,000 for the project. But the final cost was over £1,000,000!
Four famous architects competed for the job. These were Wyatville, Robert Smirke, John Nash, and John Soane. Wyatville won the competition in June 1824.
King George IV laid the first stone on August 12, 1824. This stone was for what would become the George IV gateway. Wyatville even lived in the Winchester Tower at the castle while he worked. He stayed there for the rest of his life. He completely rebuilt the Upper Ward of the Castle.
While at Windsor, he also designed other grand houses. These included Golden Grove in Llandeilo, Wales, and Lilleshall Hall in Shropshire.
Becoming Sir Jeffry
King George IV made him a knight in 1828. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name.
Sir Jeffry Wyatville died on February 18, 1840. He was buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. His memorial stone is behind the main altar. It says that he directed the rebuilding of Windsor Castle. This work happened during the reigns of King George IV, King William IV, and Queen Victoria.
Major Architectural Works
Sir Jeffry Wyatville designed or changed many buildings across England and Wales. Here are some of his most notable projects:
- Longleat, Wiltshire: He added new stables and an orangery (a type of greenhouse). He also made changes inside the house from 1800 to 1811.
- Endsleigh Cottage, Devon: This was a charming country house built around 1810.
- Ashridge, Hertfordshire: He finished this large Gothic house after his uncle James Wyatt died (c.1814–1839). He also built the Bridgewater Monument there.
- Chatsworth House, Derbyshire: He made big changes to this famous house. He added a new north wing with a large dining room, a sculpture gallery, and an orangery (1818–1840).
- Windsor Castle, Berkshire: This was his most important work (1823–1840). He greatly increased the height of the Round Tower. He also built the King George IV gateway and created the famous the Waterloo Chamber and St. George's Hall.
- Lilleshall Hall, Shropshire: A new house he designed around 1824.
- Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire: Another new house he designed (1826–1831).
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London: He designed King William's Temple in 1836.
Images for kids
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Stables at Longleat, Wiltshire (1806–13)
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The Orangery at Longleat, Wiltshire (1806–13)
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Orangery at Belton House, Lincolnshire (c.1810)
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Completion of Ashridge House, Hertfordshire (c.1814-17)
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Ashridge House, Hertfordshire, with Wyatville's wing on the right.
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South front of Phillips House, Dinton, Wiltshire (1814–17)
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Phillips House, Dinton, Wiltshire, from the south-east (1814–17)
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Great Hall inside Phillips House, Dinton, Wiltshire (1814–17)
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Bretton Hall, Yorkshire, remodelled (c.1815)
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Camellia House at Bretton Hall, Yorkshire (c.1815)
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Claverton Manor, near Bath, Somerset (1820)
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North wing (on left) of Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (1820–41)
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Entrance Arch at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (1820–41)
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Great Dining Room at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (1820–41)
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The Round Tower at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, made taller by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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South facade including King George IV gateway, Windsor Castle, rebuilt by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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East facade of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, rebuilt by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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Upper Ward of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, rebuilt by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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State Reception Room, Windsor Castle, rebuilt by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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Dining Room, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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Grand Staircase, Windsor Castle, created by Wyatville (1824-1840)
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Golden Grove, (Gelli Aur) (1826–31)
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Ruins at Virginia Water, 'Temple of Augustus' (1826)
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Statue Base for the George III statue, Snow Hill, Windsor Great Park (1829)
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Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge, Hertfordshire (1831–32)
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King William IV Temple, Kew Gardens, London (1837)
See also
- Wyatts, an architectural dynasty]
