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Shugborough Hall is an elegant country house built in 1695 on the remains of a moated medieval bishop's palace and an early 17th century house. The house was remodelled in 1760 and again in the late 18th century. It is the current home of the Earls of Lichfield.

The original Bishop's Palace belonged to the Bishops of Lichfield, and dated to the 14th century. The palace ruins were adapted to create a house which was demolished in 1694 to maker way for the current manor house. Within the house are mementoes gathered by Admiral Anson on his circumnavigation voyage in the 1740s.

The house stands in superb parkland laid out in 1740 by Thomas Anson. The park was redesigned by John Webb over the years 1795-1805, and was later augmented by a formal garden by Wiliam Nesfield in 1855. The garden is dotted with classical follies such as the Doric Temple, Temple of the Winds, Dark Lantern, Shepherd's Monument, Chinese House, and Hadrian's Arch. In addition, there is a recently restored walled garden.

Among the many estate buildings open to visitors include the servant's quarters and a model farm, with its own dairy, watermill, and kitchens. Rare breeds of livestock inhabit the park. Guides in full period costume work in the outbuildings, making cheese, butter, ale, and flour. See traditional working methods and tools at use, and enjoy the results of work by sampling local cheese, cooking, or even ale.

Shugborough House is owned by the National Trust and leased to Stafforshire County Council.
Milford, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, ST17 0XB

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Attraction Type: Historic House
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