This photo was taken shortly after it was built by Sydney Graves Hamilton between 1887 and 1891. The house is situated at the top of Glyde Hill and is now famous for its gardens. The portico is clearly visible and was part of the 18th Century wing moved from Mickleton Manor.
Image is taken from an unused postcard of Kiftsgate. The impressive 18th Century portico used to form part of the left wing of Mickleton Manor House. Between 1887and1891 Sidney Graves Hamilton, had it moved stone by stone, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, from the Manor House to the ...
View of the 18th Century wing built by Walwyn Graves (1744-1813). Between 1887and1891 his descendent, Sidney Graves Hamilton, had this demolished and moved, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, to a site at the top of Glyde Hill where it was re-built as Kiftsgate Court.
The 18th Century wing built by Walwyn Graves (1744-1813). Between 1887and1891 his descendent, Sidney Graves Hamilton, had this demolished and moved, using a specially constructed light railway that ran up the elm avenue, to a site at the top of Glyde Hill where it was re-built as Kiftsgate Court. The people in this photograph are Sir John ...
Leaflet, dated 9th March 1976, from the Parish Council to Mickleton residents setting out the case for purchasing Mickleton Manor for community use. The Manor House and grounds had been offered to the village by the owner, Miss Hamilton, for £15,000. There was insufficient support for the idea and the offer was turned down. Rosemarie Donaldson remembered ...