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Description: | The front entrance of Laughton Place in Sussex. This fortified manor house was bought by the Pelham family. It was rebuilt in 1534 by Sir William Pelham . However inn 1595, the family moved to a different house at Halland, although they continued to own the manor of Laughton. By the late 18th century the farm was converted into a Gothick farmhouse. As can be seen in this picture, a classical pediment has been added, pointed arch windows and battlements. The manor house was built of brick, the production of which was a successful local industry. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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