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[[File:Hadley Wood Gold Club House.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park in 2012.]]
[[File:Hadley Wood Gold Club House.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park in 2012.]]
[[File:Beech Hill Park, Hadley Wood.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park, as illustrated in ''[[European Magazine]]'', 1 July 1796.<ref name=clark>Clark, Nancy. (1978) ''Hadley Wood: Its background and development''. 2nd revised edition. p. 65.</ref>]]
[[File:Beech Hill Park, Hadley Wood.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park, as illustrated in ''[[European Magazine]]'', 1 July 1796.<ref name=clark>Clark, Nancy. (1978) ''Hadley Wood: Its background and development''. 2nd revised edition. p. 65.</ref>]]
[[File:Beech Hill Park c. 1905.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park c. 1905.]]
[[File:Beech Hill Park c. 1905.jpg|thumbnail|Beech Hill Park c. 1905.]]
[[File:Stables at Beech Hill Park.jpg|thumbnail|The stables at Beech Hill Park, c. 1905.]]
[[File:Stables at Beech Hill Park.jpg|thumbnail|The stables at Beech Hill Park, c. 1905.]]
'''Beech Hill Park''' is a [[Grade II listed building]] off Beech Hill in [[Hadley Wood]], north London, that is today used as the club house of [[Hadley Wood Golf Course]]. It was built in 1781 for Francis Russell, secretary and surveyor to the Duchy of Lancaster, on land he received when Enfield Chase was broken up. It was later in the ownership of Charles Jack, a property developer who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood.
'''Beech Hill Park''' is a [[Grade II listed building]] off Beech Hill in [[Hadley Wood]], North London, that is used today as the club house of [[Hadley Wood Golf Course]]. It was built in 1781 for Francis Russell, secretary and surveyor to the Duchy of Lancaster, on land he received when Enfield Chase was broken up. It was later in the ownership of Charles Jack, a property developer who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood.


==History==
==History==
The house was built in 1781 for [[Francis Russell (died 1795)|Francis Russell]] (1740–1795), secretary and surveyor to the [[Duchy of Lancaster]] when [[Enfield Chase]] was broken up, as part of the 152 acres that Russell received at that time. It was originally known as Russell Mansion.<ref name=lond>[http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=ENF022 Hadley Wood Golf Club.] London Gardens Online. Retrieved 13 November 2018.</ref>
The house was built in 1781<ref name=casseast/> for [[Francis Russell (died 1795)|Francis Russell]] (1740–1795), surveyor to the [[Duchy of Lancaster]] when [[Enfield Chase]] was broken up, as part of the 152 acres that Russell received at that time. It was originally known as Russell Mansion.<ref name=lond>[http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/gardens-online-record.asp?ID=ENF022 Hadley Wood Golf Club.] London Gardens Online. Retrieved 13 November 2018.</ref>


The house and estate was acquired by [[William Franks (landowner)|William Franks]] in 1790. It was occupied by female members of his family after his death in 1797 before being purchased by [[Archibald Paris (landowner)|Archibald Paris]] in 1800 who took up residence in 1805.<ref name=lond/><ref name=casseast/>
The house and estate were acquired by [[William Franks (landowner)|William Franks]] in 1790. It was occupied by female members of his family after his death in 1797 before being purchased by [[Archibald Paris (landowner)|Archibald Paris]] in 1800 who took up residence in 1805 and stayed until he moved into a rebuilt West Lodge in 1834.<ref name=casseast/><ref name=lond/><ref name=clark33/>


From 1835 it was owned by Sir Edward Barnes and then by his widow and brother before it was acquired by [[Charles Jack]] (1810–1896), who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood, when the house was known as Beech Hill Park.<ref name=EncylLon>"Hadley Wood" in {{cite book|author1=[[Christopher Hibbert]] |author2=[[Ben Weinreb]] |author3=John Keay |author4=Julia Keay |title=The London Encyclopaedia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wN_H-__MBpYC&pg=PA369|year=2010|location=London|publisher=Pan Macmillan|isbn=978-0-230-73878-2|page=369}}</ref><ref>Clark, p. 29.</ref>
From 1835 the house was leased to [[Sir Edward Barnes]] and occupied after his death in 1838 by his widow and then by his brother George.<ref name=clark135/>
In 1854, [[Charles Jack]] (1810–1896), who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood, acquired the freehold of the property.<ref name=clark135/><ref name=EncylLon>"Hadley Wood" in {{cite book|author1=Christopher Hibbert|author-link=Christopher Hibbert|author2=Ben Weinreb|author2-link=Ben Weinreb |author3=John Keay |author4=Julia Keay |title=The London Encyclopaedia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wN_H-__MBpYC&pg=PA369|year=2010|location=London|publisher=Pan Macmillan|isbn=978-0-230-73878-2|page=369}}</ref>


The single-storey pavilions in white on either side of the house are mid-nineteenth century additions.<ref name=nhle/>
The single-storey pavilions in white on either side of the house are mid-nineteenth century additions.<ref name=nhle/>


During the First World War, the house was used as billets for soldiers of the [[Royal Fusiliers]].<ref name=clark45>Clark, pp. 45-46.</ref>
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The golf club opened in 1922<ref>[http://www.hadleywoodgc.com/our_club/history/ History.] Hadley Wood Gold Club. Retrieved 13 November 2018.</ref> with a course designed by [[Alister MacKenzie]].<ref>Taylor, Pat, & Valerie Carter (Ed.) (1997) ''Hadley Wood: The Story of a Golf Club (1922–1997)''. Barnet: Hadley Wood Golf Club. p. 15.</ref>

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Around 1921, the house and estate were purchased from the estate of Charles Jack by a consortium of Hadley Wood residents led by Walter Warwick and his brother-in-law Sir Frederick Lewis (later [[Lord Essendon]]). The main house was converted into a club house according to plans by the architect [[Cyril Wontner-Smith]] who also bought one of the buildings in the grounds which he converted into a home for himself.<ref name=clark45/> The golf club opened in 1922<ref>[http://www.hadleywoodgc.com/our_club/history/ History.] Hadley Wood Gold Club. Retrieved 13 November 2018.</ref> with a course designed by [[Alister MacKenzie]].<ref>Taylor, Pat, & Valerie Carter (Ed.) (1997) ''Hadley Wood: The Story of a Golf Club (1922–1997)''. Barnet: Hadley Wood Golf Club. p. 15.</ref>


The house is grade II listed with Historic England.<ref name=nhle>{{NHLE|num=1294740 |desc=Hadley Wood Golf Club House|accessdate= 8 August 2015}}</ref> The stable range nearby is also listed.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1359017 |desc=Stable Range to North of Hadley Wood Golf Club House|accessdate= 8 August 2015}}</ref>
The house is grade II listed with Historic England.<ref name=nhle>{{NHLE|num=1294740 |desc=Hadley Wood Golf Club House|accessdate= 8 August 2015}}</ref> The stable range nearby is also listed.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1359017 |desc=Stable Range to North of Hadley Wood Golf Club House|accessdate= 8 August 2015}}</ref>


==Occupants==
==Occupants==
*1781–1790: Francis Russell
* 1781–1790: Francis Russell
*1790–1797: [[William Franks (landowner)|William Franks]] and his wife Jane<ref name=casseast/><ref>Clark, p. 135, says 1795.</ref>
* 1790–1797: [[William Franks (landowner)|William Franks]] and his wife Jane<ref name=casseast/><ref name=clark135>Clark, p. 135, says 1795.</ref>
*1797– at least 1802: Jane or Mary Franks<ref>Clark, p. 33. It is unclear which.</ref>
* 1797– at least 1802: Jane or Mary Franks<ref name=clark33>Clark, p. 33. It is unclear which.</ref>
*1805–1835: Archibald Paris (owner from 1800)<ref name=casseast>[[Frederick Charles Cass|Cass, Frederick Charles]]. (1885–1892) ''[https://archive.org/stream/eastbarnet00cass#page/n179/mode/2up/ East Barnet]''. London: Nichols, p. 148.</ref>
* 1805–1835: Archibald Paris (owner from 1800)<ref name=casseast>[[Frederick Charles Cass|Cass, Frederick Charles]]. (1885–1892) ''[https://archive.org/stream/eastbarnet00cass#page/n179/mode/2up/ East Barnet]''. London: Nichols, p. 148.</ref>
*1835–1838: Sir Edward Barnes
* 1835–1838: Sir Edward Barnes
*1838–1847: Lady Barnes (widow of Sir Edward)
* 1838–1847: Lady Barnes (widow of Sir Edward)
*1847–1854: George Barnes (brother of Sir Edward)
* 1847–1854: George Barnes (brother of Sir Edward)
*1854–1896: [[Charles Jack]]
* 1854–1896: [[Charles Jack]]
* ?
* 1921- : Hadley Wood golf club


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 19 April 2022

Beech Hill Park in 2012.
Beech Hill Park, as illustrated in European Magazine, 1 July 1796.[1]
Beech Hill Park c. 1905.
The stables at Beech Hill Park, c. 1905.

Beech Hill Park is a Grade II listed building off Beech Hill in Hadley Wood, North London, that is used today as the club house of Hadley Wood Golf Course. It was built in 1781 for Francis Russell, secretary and surveyor to the Duchy of Lancaster, on land he received when Enfield Chase was broken up. It was later in the ownership of Charles Jack, a property developer who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood.

History

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The house was built in 1781[2] for Francis Russell (1740–1795), surveyor to the Duchy of Lancaster when Enfield Chase was broken up, as part of the 152 acres that Russell received at that time. It was originally known as Russell Mansion.[3]

The house and estate were acquired by William Franks in 1790. It was occupied by female members of his family after his death in 1797 before being purchased by Archibald Paris in 1800 who took up residence in 1805 and stayed until he moved into a rebuilt West Lodge in 1834.[2][3][4]

From 1835 the house was leased to Sir Edward Barnes and occupied after his death in 1838 by his widow and then by his brother George.[5]

In 1854, Charles Jack (1810–1896), who was primarily responsible for the development of Hadley Wood, acquired the freehold of the property.[5][6]

The single-storey pavilions in white on either side of the house are mid-nineteenth century additions.[7]

During the First World War, the house was used as billets for soldiers of the Royal Fusiliers.[8]

Around 1921, the house and estate were purchased from the estate of Charles Jack by a consortium of Hadley Wood residents led by Walter Warwick and his brother-in-law Sir Frederick Lewis (later Lord Essendon). The main house was converted into a club house according to plans by the architect Cyril Wontner-Smith who also bought one of the buildings in the grounds which he converted into a home for himself.[8] The golf club opened in 1922[9] with a course designed by Alister MacKenzie.[10]

The house is grade II listed with Historic England.[7] The stable range nearby is also listed.[11]

Occupants

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  • 1781–1790: Francis Russell
  • 1790–1797: William Franks and his wife Jane[2][5]
  • 1797– at least 1802: Jane or Mary Franks[4]
  • 1805–1835: Archibald Paris (owner from 1800)[2]
  • 1835–1838: Sir Edward Barnes
  • 1838–1847: Lady Barnes (widow of Sir Edward)
  • 1847–1854: George Barnes (brother of Sir Edward)
  • 1854–1896: Charles Jack
  • ?
  • 1921- : Hadley Wood golf club

References

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  1. ^ Clark, Nancy. (1978) Hadley Wood: Its background and development. 2nd revised edition. p. 65.
  2. ^ a b c d Cass, Frederick Charles. (1885–1892) East Barnet. London: Nichols, p. 148.
  3. ^ a b Hadley Wood Golf Club. London Gardens Online. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b Clark, p. 33. It is unclear which.
  5. ^ a b c Clark, p. 135, says 1795.
  6. ^ "Hadley Wood" in Christopher Hibbert; Ben Weinreb; John Keay; Julia Keay (2010). The London Encyclopaedia. London: Pan Macmillan. p. 369. ISBN 978-0-230-73878-2.
  7. ^ a b Historic England. "Hadley Wood Golf Club House (1294740)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  8. ^ a b Clark, pp. 45-46.
  9. ^ History. Hadley Wood Gold Club. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  10. ^ Taylor, Pat, & Valerie Carter (Ed.) (1997) Hadley Wood: The Story of a Golf Club (1922–1997). Barnet: Hadley Wood Golf Club. p. 15.
  11. ^ Historic England. "Stable Range to North of Hadley Wood Golf Club House (1359017)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
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