Richard Pace (architect) facts for kids

Richard Pace was a talented builder and architect who lived in England from around 1760 to 1838. He worked during the Georgian era, a time when many beautiful buildings were constructed. Richard Pace was based in a town called Lechlade in Gloucestershire.

Before he became a famous architect, he served in the Life Guards, a special part of the British Army, from 1784 to 1788. After his time in the army, he focused on designing and building.

Most of the buildings Richard Pace designed were houses. Many of these homes were for clergy, who are leaders in the Church of England. He also helped to fix up and improve several local churches. Today, you can find a special monument in his memory at St. Lawrence's churchyard in Lechlade.

What Did Richard Pace Build?

Richard Pace was very busy designing and improving buildings across England. He mostly worked on houses, especially for church leaders. He also helped restore and update many churches. Here are some examples of his work:

Homes and Estates

• He designed a house in Soho Square, London, around 1791 or 1794. This building was later taken down in 1937.
• In 1804, he worked on the southeast part of Woodhill Park in Bushton, Wiltshire.
• He designed a house for Manor Farm in Broadwell, Oxfordshire in 1804.
• The Old Vicarage in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, was one of his projects in 1805.
• He added wings to Kingston Lisle House in Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire, around 1812.
• A large country house called Salperton Park in Salperton, Gloucestershire, was built by him in 1817. This is one of his most important works.
• He also built a house for Stone Farm in Sherborne, Gloucestershire in 1818.
• In 1833, he designed the Rectory in Hatherop, Gloucestershire, which is now known as Severalls.

Church Improvements

Richard Pace also helped to improve many churches. He would often add new features or fix parts that were old.

• He made changes to the Rectory at Saint Mary's in Broughton, Oxfordshire in 1808.
• The Old Rectory at Saint Peter's in Broughton Poggs, Oxfordshire, also saw his changes in 1808.
• He did repairs and added galleries to Saint Lawrence' parish church in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, in 1823. These additions were later removed in 1882.
• He refitted the inside of Saint John the Baptist parish church in Burford, Oxfordshire, between 1826 and 1827.
• In 1829, he added a gallery and other fittings to Saint Peter's parish church in Broadwell, Oxfordshire.
• He also restored Saint Matthew's parish church in Langford, Oxfordshire, and added new pews in 1829.

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